Directed by:
Mike Nichols
Written by:
Carrie Fisher
Based on the book by:
Carrie Fisher
Genre:
Comedy | Drama
Runtime:
101 mins
Plot:
A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she is forced to move back in with her mother to avoid unemployment.
Release Date:
September 14, 1990
Reception:
Cast:
Meryl Streep
Shirley MacLaine
Dennis Quaid
Gene Hackman
Richard Dreyfuss
Rob Reiner
Mary Wickes
Conrad Bain
Annette Bening
Simon Callow
Gary Morton
CCH Pounder
Robin Bartlett
Nominations
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Meryl Streep
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Song | Shel Silverstein, “I’m Checkin’ Out“
Nominations
- Best Leading Actress | Shirley MacLaine
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Carrie Fisher
- Best Original Film Score | Carly Simon
Nominations
- Best Actress – Musical or Comedy | Meryl Streep
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Shirley MacLaine
- Best Original Song – Motion Picture | Shel Silverstein, “I’m Checkin’ Out“