
Postcards from the Edge
Having a wonderful time, wish I were here.
Directed by Mike Nichols
Produced by Columbia Pictures
A darkly comedic, character-driven story about addiction and recovery that finds humor and warmth in the fraught but ultimately loving relationship between a struggling actress and her mother.
A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she's forced to move back in with her mother to avoid unemployment.
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Questions people ask
Is Postcards from the Edge violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Postcards from the Edge sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Postcards from the Edge scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Postcards from the Edge easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does Postcards from the Edge end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Postcards from the Edge
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Postcards from the Edge
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Postcards from the Edge, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Postcards from the Edge, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Postcards from the Edge, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































