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A “highly underrated” comedy drama starring two Hollywood legends is streaming now in the UK. Heartburn (1986) tells the story of a marriage between New York writer Rachel Samstat (Meryl Streep<\/a>) and\u00a0political columnist Mark Forman (Jack Nicholson<\/a>, whose relationship breaks down when “among other things, his infidelity becomes a problem they cannot overcome”, the Netflix synopsis of the film reads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The film was directed and co-produced by Mike Nichols, from a screenplay by Nora Ephron, is based on her novel of the same name. It marked the only time Streep and Nicholson, both of whom have won multiple Academy Awards<\/a> across their decades-long careers, have shared top billing in a feature film.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n One fan said: “The acting is superb by the whole cast and what could’ve become an over-dramatic film has wonderful moments of humor that works so well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “Although the story is quite sad in parts the film is balanced out by a lot of humor. I found myself laughing out loud at this film a lot,” adding that it’s “still well worth watching”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Another said: “You should definitely watch it, if only for Meryl Streep’s performance. This is a very, very highly underrated film.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n However, the film divides audiences, reflected in its unremarkable 6.1\/10 rating on the platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n One viewer said despite having a lot of potential, the “screenplay lets us down”. “The film is usually billed as a romantic comedy, and there are some gently poignant, quasi-comic moments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “But it is mostly a drama, a sour take on an unhappy marriage. And parts are dull and slow,” they added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n However, others came out to bat for it, with one calling it a “tender film from Nichols, based on Nora Ephron’s novel about love, marriage, babies, infidelities”, adding that Streep and Nicholson are “stunning together”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Another said: “I would almost like to applaud, just in admiration of this very subtle masterpiece. What the heck, let’s do it anyway: BRAVO !”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “The movie is tender, strong, real & cruel, just like real life,” a further fan of the film said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The film has a 15 certificate and contains strong language.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Heartburn is streaming now on Netflix<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n