Recent widow moves to be close to her daughter. MOD Year 2016 Theatrical Release 2016-04-22 Video Release 2016-09-06 Studio Sony Pictures Classics Genre Comedy MPAA Rating PG-13 CARA brief drug content Color Color Runtime 103 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis THE MEDDLER follows Marnie Minervini Susan Sarandon , recent widow and eternal optimist, as she moves from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be closer to her daughter Rose Byrne . Armed with an iPhone and a full bank account, Marnie sets out to make friends, find her purpose, and possibly open up to someone new. Director Lorene Scafaria Cast Lorene Scafaria; Rose Byrne; Susan Sarandon; Lucy Punch; J.K. Simmons; Randall Park; Jason Ritter; Laura San Giacomo; Cecily Strong; Casey Wilson; Billy Magnussen