Meryl Streep

Name	:	Meryl Streep
		Mary Louise
Birth Date	:	22 June 1949
Birth Place	:	Summit, New Jersey, United States
Nationality	:	American
Height	:	1.68 m
Occupation	:	Actress

Mary Louise 'Meryl' Streep is an American actress. Often described as the 'best actress of her generation', Streep is particularly known for her versatility and accents. Nominated for a record 21 Academy Awards, she has won three.

Meryl Streep Movies / Drama

Dancing at Lughnasa [23 February 1996 (USA)]
The lives of Carolyn Ryan (Meryl Streep), a small-town doctor, and her artist husband, Ben (Liam Neeson), are shaken up when their son, Jacob (Edward Furlong), becomes the prime suspect in the death of a local teen girl. While Carolyn is intent on learning the truth about her son's involvement, Ben is willing to protect him at any cost, regardless of his guilt or innocence. When Jacob finally tells his parents what happened, events take a surprising series of turns.… MORE
Death Becomes Her [3 November 1988]
Lindy's perfect life turns upside-down, when she is falsely convicted for the murder of her two-month-old baby, Azaria, who is killed by a dingo.
Evil Angels [2 March 2012 (India)]
An aged Margaret Thatcher gets nostalgic as she empties her late husband Denis's wardrobe. She struggles to come to terms with her husband's passing while also recollecting her political journey.
Falling in Love [21 October 2000 (South Korea)]
After being abandoned by her husband, depressed music teacher Roberta (Meryl Streep) lands a job teaching violin to underprivileged children in Harlem, New York. Despite initial friction from school principal Janet Williams (Angela Bassett) and the students, the program succeeds and attracts public recognition. After 10 years, however, the program is suddenly shut down following budget cuts -- and Roberta, together with Williams and her former pupils, works to hold a fund-raising concert.… MORE
Heartburn [18 December 1996 (New York)]
Estranged since their father's first stroke, while siblings Lee and Bessie lead separate lives, Lee's son, Hank, is committed to a mental institution after setting fire to his mother's house.
Ironweed [21 November 1984 (USA)]
Frank and Molly become close friends after a brief meeting during Christmas. Their friendship blossoms after their time on the train.
Kramer vs. Kramer [19 December 1979 (USA)]
Disinterested workaholic Ted develops a special bond with his son, Billy, after his wife Joanna walks out on them. However, Joanna soon returns, demanding full custody of their son.
Lions For Lambs [20 September 1985 (United Kingdom)]
Susan Traherne (Meryl Streep) is trying to put find her purpose in the wake of World War II. After a brief but intense affair with a soldier, she stumbles into a job in politics. Her career brings her into contact with Raymond Brock (Charles Dance), who she ultimately marries. But after the two struggle to start a family, the union begins to crack. Struggling to find happiness, Susan is forced to confront the notion that she may have been happiest during the war.… MORE
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again [25 April 1979 (USA)]
Director Woody Allen's love letter to New York City stars Allen as frustrated television writer Isaac Davis, a twice-divorced malcontent facing middle age alone after his wife, Jill (Meryl Streep), leaves him for a woman. Isaac is dating fresh-faced Tracy (Mariel Hemingway), a high school girl he knows is wrong for him, and begins to wonder if he and brainy writer Mary (Diane Keaton), the mistress of his best friend, Yale (Michael Murphy), might make a better couple.… MORE
Manhattan [2 October 1977 (USA)]
Lillian and Julia are childhood friends who share an extremely close relationship. But Lillian's life is turned upside down when Julia enlists Lillian to smuggle money through Nazi Germany.
Out of Africa [10 December 1985 (Los Angeles)]
Initially set on being a dairy farmer, the aristocratic Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep) travels to Africa to join her husband, Bror (Klaus Maria Brandauer), who instead spends their money on a coffee plantation. After discovering Bror is unfaithful, Karen develops feelings for hunter Denys (Robert Redford), but realizes he prefers a simplistic lifestyle compared to her upper class background. The two continue on until a series of events force Karen to choose between her love and personal growth.… MORE
Plenty [17 August 1979 (USA)]
A liberal United States senator, Joe Tynan (Alan Alda) is in over his head with both his work and his home life. Joe sees little of his wife, Ellie (Barbara Harris), due to the demands of his job, and their relationship is further strained when he begins to fall for Karen Traynor (Meryl Streep), a pretty attorney. Working with Karen on a Supreme Court appointment case that could mean a big boost for his career, Joe has to weigh various compromises against staying true to his ideals.… MORE
Postcards from the Edge [7 August 2015 (Canada)]
Years after Ricki follows her passion and becomes a rockstar, circumstances force her to return to her estranged family. While she tries to endear herself to them, they do not immediately take to her.
Ricki and the Flash [30 September 1994 (USA)]
A couple embarks on a rafting holiday with their son. The trip, however, turns into a nightmare when they find themselves battling two violent criminals.
She-Devil [30 July 2004 (USA)]
Raymond Shaw becomes a hero after saving his unit during the Gulf War and uses his reputation to rise up the ranks of politics. However, soldier Bennett Marco doubts that the incident even took place.
Silkwood [18 September 1981 (United Kingdom)]
Charles, a biologist, falls in love with an outcast woman. The woman's melancholia forces her to leave Charles after a passionate affair.
Sophie's Choice [8 December 1982 (USA)]
Stingo (Peter MacNicol), a young writer, moves to Brooklyn in 1947 to begin work on his first novel. As he becomes friendly with Sophie (Meryl Streep) and her lover Nathan (Kevin Kline), he learns that Sophie is a Holocaust survivor. Flashbacks reveal her harrowing story, from pre-war prosperity to Auschwitz. In the present, Sophie and Nathan's relationship increasingly unravels as Stingo grows closer to Sophie and Nathan's fragile mental state becomes ever more apparent.… MORE
Suffragette [25 December 2009 (USA)]
Jane, a divorcee, runs into her ex-husband at their son's graduation ceremony. Since they are divorced and he has re-married, problems evolve when they start falling in love all over again.
The Bridges of Madison County [2 June 1995 (USA)]
Francesca's typical married life takes a positive turn when she decides to help new-in-town Robert to discover Iowa. Her short-term romance with him helps her jot down an unforgettable anecdote.
The French Lieutenant's Woman [31 July 1992 (USA)]
A writer and an actress hate each other for years as they have a crush on the same man. They secretly drink a miracle cure which prevents ageing, but discover that they have turned immortal.
The Iron Lady [6 December 2002 (Canada)]
Kaufman, a screen writer, struggles to adapt Orlean's book about Laroche, who clones rare orchids and sells them to collectors. Their lives get intertwined with unpredictable results.
The River Wild [8 August 2012 (USA)]
Kay and Arnold are married since a decade, but this longevity have left Kay wanting to spice things up with Arnold. Things change when she seeks a counsellor in the small town of Great Hope Springs.