Meryl Streep stars as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitar heroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams of rock-and-roll stardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to make things right as she faces the music with her family.
Acting
Streep actually learned guitar — and Mamie Gummer is her real daughter.
Direction
Demme's final film, shot like a documentary at real live shows.
Score
Rick Springfield jams with Streep, unhinged and glorious.
Director
Jonathan Demme
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