description Ricki and the Flash Overview
Ricki and the Flash is a 2015 drama focusing on Ricki Decker, a woman who abandons her family for a career as a rock musician. The film features Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline in a third collaboration following previous projects. Jonathan Demme directed the movie before his passing in 2017.
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info Ricki and the Flash Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2015 |
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What is Ricki and the Flash about?
Meryl Streep plays Ricki Rendazzo, a mother who leaves her family to pursue rock music with her bar band, the Flash. When her daughter Julie faces a crisis, Ricki returns to her former husband Pete and tries to reconnect with her children.
Are Meryl Streep and Mamie Gummer related in Ricki and the Flash?
Yes, Mamie Gummer is Meryl Streep's real-life daughter, and they play mother and daughter in the 2015 film. Kevin Kline plays Pete, Ricki's ex-husband.
Why is Ricki and the Flash a notable Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline reunion?
It is their third film together after Sophie's Choice in 1982 and A Prairie Home Companion in 2006. Jonathan Demme directed the 2015 film, with a screenplay by Diablo Cody.
What music does Ricki perform in Ricki and the Flash?
The band performs classic rock covers, including Tom Petty's American Girl and songs associated with Bruce Springsteen. Meryl Streep learned guitar for the role, and Rick Springfield plays the band's guitarist Greg.
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