Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- wistful
- witty
- reflective evening
- music movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film breezy and heartwarming, with Meryl Streep’s performance elevating an inconsistent tone and predictable premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ricki performs as a rock singer while confronting the consequences of leaving Linda’s domestic life behind.
Ricki’s band performances and musical connections provide a counterpoint to tense reunions with her children.
Ricki pursued rock stardom but never achieved the notoriety she hoped for, forcing her to reconsider her choices.
Ricki returns to Indianapolis after Julie’s breakdown and tries to rebuild relationships with Julie and her sons.
Films like Ricki and the Flash, and why
The Last Five Years
shared aging musician protagonist, family estrangement, bittersweet humor, and music-driven emotional reconciliation
The Family Stone
shared middle-aged family dysfunction, divorce-related pain, warm comedy-drama, and emotionally candid performances
The Bridges of Madison County
shared female artistic ambition, difficult family relationships, musical performance, and wistful dramedy tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Release Date
- 2015-07-10
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (748)
Cast
- Meryl Streep
- Kevin Kline
- Mamie Gummer
- Sebastian Stan
- Audra McDonald
- Ben Platt
- Rick Springfield
- Charlotte Rae
- Nick Westrate
- Cherise Boothe
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ricki and the Flash about?
- An aging rocker returns to the family she left behind and discovers that repairing old bonds requires more than a change of tune.
- What is Ricki and the Flash like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ricki and the Flash as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ricki and the Flash violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ricki and the Flash.
- What did critics think of Ricki and the Flash?
- Critics broadly found the film breezy and heartwarming, with Meryl Streep’s performance elevating an inconsistent tone and predictable premise.
- Which films are like Ricki and the Flash?
- Films with a similar feel include The Last Five Years, The Family Stone, and The Bridges of Madison County.
- How long is Ricki and the Flash?
- Ricki and the Flash runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ricki and the Flash?
- In United States, Ricki and the Flash is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
