In this heartfelt dramedy from writer-director Lorene Scafaria, Susan Sarandon stars as Marnie Minervini, a well-meaning but overbearing widow who relocates from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be closer to her daughter Lori, played by Rose Byrne, a successful television writer grappling with her own creative and personal anxieties. Marnie's relentless, if loving, interference in Lori's life soon extends to her daughter's friends, neighbors, and even a lonely police officer, portrayed by J.K. Simmons, who becomes an unexpected romantic interest. As Marnie fills the void left by her late husband by meddling in everyone's affairs, she slowly begins to forge her own identity and purpose, discovering that her unique brand of support can be a surprising source of strength. Balancing sharp humor with genuine emotional depth, the film explores the messy, complicated, and ultimately beautiful bond between a mother and daughter navigating the challenges of life, love, and independence.