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.
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.
The film explores the complex dynamics of a family estranged by a mother's unconventional life choices, ultimately championing personal reconciliation and the acceptance of individual identities within the family unit. It balances the pursuit of personal dreams with the responsibilities of parenthood without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology.
The film includes visible diversity in its supporting cast, though the primary roles are traditionally cast. Its narrative centers on personal and family dynamics, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
The film depicts Ricki's journey to accept her gay son, Adam, and his marriage. While initially uncomfortable, Ricki ultimately embraces her son's identity and relationship, performing at his wedding. The portrayal of Adam and his husband is positive, showing them as a loving and dignified couple, affirming their worth.
The film portrays Christianity through the character of Emily, who is depicted as devout, kind, and forgiving. The Christian wedding ceremony serves as a backdrop for family reconciliation, and the faith itself is presented with respect and dignity, aligning with positive virtues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Ricki and the Flash is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
Ricki and the Flash is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a race swap.
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