When her daughter Lori moves to Los Angeles, for her work as a television screenwriter, Marnie follows in the hope of restarting her life.

She helps her tech friend Freddie, who she met while buying a new mobile, with rides to his night classes.

She volunteers at the hospital, upon Lori's suggestion, and connects with a female stroke victim, helping the lady reconnects with her son.

Marnie then goes back to NYC to see her daughter working on the pilot and to make her long overdue visit to her late husband's family.

The website's consensus reads: "The Meddler transcends its cutesy title and familiar premise with a heartfelt look at family dynamics that's honored by a marvelous performance from Susan Sarandon.

"[7] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 68 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.

[8] Peter Debruge of Variety gave the film a positive review, stating that "writer-director Lorene Scafaria’s sophomore feature returns to what works for her, as she draws upon personal experience to deliver a heartfelt dramedy that audiences are sure to appreciate.

Bound to be among Sony Classics’ top 2016 performers, The Meddler serves as a lovely valentine not just to Scafaria’s mom, Gail, but to mothers everywhere — including the luminous Susan Sarandon in a role that seems to come naturally.

"[9] Kevin Jaugernauth of Indiewire.com gave the film a B− writing : "But it’s the movie as it stands that must be assessed, and “The Meddler” is earnest and honest, perhaps much like Marnie.

The character is eager to help and be involved, and the film carries much of that same spirit: it will try to please you with one thing, but if that doesn’t work, it has another way to make you smile just around the corner.