The Meddler (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, The Meddler is a comedy and drama film directed by Lorene Scafaria, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her eternal optimism and forceful generosity to change the lives of others - as well as her own - and find a new purpose in life.
Who’s in it. The Meddler stars Susan Sarandon as Marnie Minervini, Rose Byrne as Lori Minervini, J.K. Simmons as Randall Zipper and Cecily Strong as Jillian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Meddler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Meddler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Meddler tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Meddler (2016)?
- In US, The Meddler is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Meddler worth watching?
- The Meddler holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Meddler?
- The Meddler stars Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne, J.K. Simmons, Cecily Strong and Jerrod Carmichael.