Meryl Streep delivers a nuanced performance as a recovering actress navigating the complexities of addiction and family dynamics in this Mike Nichols-directed drama. Forced to return to her mother's home while rebuilding her career, she confronts both personal demons and maternal expectations with dark humor and resilience. Shirley MacLaine and Dennis Quaid provide compelling support in this sharp, character-driven exploration of redemption and second chances. Based on Carrie Fisher's semi-autobiographical novel, the film balances vulnerability with wit, offering an unflinching yet compassionate look at survival in Hollywood's unforgiving landscape.