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Where to watch Postcards from the Edge (1990) tonight

Postcards from the Edge (1990) runs 1 h 41 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 309 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Released
September 14, 1990
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 309 votes
Director
Mike Nichols
Starring
Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Postcards from the Edge?
Postcards from the Edge is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Postcards from the Edge rated?
Postcards from the Edge is rated R in the US.
Is Postcards from the Edge a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Postcards from the Edge?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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