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.
At a Brooklyn holiday dinner among friends, the guests reveal they are expecting a baby. The celebratory mood quickly turns full on manic when the host’s bread fails to rise, leading to a revelation of deeper issues hidden beneath the surface.
