Ricki and the Flash is a 2015 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Diablo Cody, about a woman who leaves her family to become a rock star and later gets a chance to make amends. The film stars Meryl Streep, Mamie Gummer, Kevin Kline, Sebastian Stan, Rick Springfield, Audra McDonald and Ben Platt. The film marks Streep and Kline's third collaboration after Sophie's Choice and A Prairie Home Companion. It was Demme's final dramatic film before his death on April 26, 2017. Principal photography began on October 13, 2014, in Rye, New York. TriStar Pictures financed, and released the film on August 7, 2015. The film received mixed reviews from critics who praised the performances of the cast but criticised its screenplay, tone and execution and grossed $41.3 million at the box office against its $30 million budget.
| Director | Jonathan Demme |
| Produced by | Mason Novick, Marc Platt |
| Writer(s) | Diablo Cody |
| Starring | Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Mamie Gummer, Audra McDonald, Sebastian Stan, Ben Platt, Rick Springfield |
| Cinematography | Declan Quinn |
| Edited by | Wyatt Smith |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Released | August 07, 2015 |
| Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30 million |
| Box office | $41.3 million |
| Netflix ID | 80039408 |
About Ricki and the Flash
A woman leaves her family to pursue being a rock star in this Jonathan Demme film which was written by Diablo Cody.
Achievement of Ricki and the Flash
Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline worked together for the third time in their career following Sophie's Choice (1982) and A Prairie Home Companion (2006).
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Ricki and the Flash
Films produced by Mason Novick.. Films directed by Jonathan Demme.. Films produced by Marc E. Platt.. TriStar Pictures films.. Films about music and musicians.
Latest information about Ricki and the Flash updated on July 28 2021.
