The depths of Sophie's painful life are layered so brilliantly and truthfully. Only Meryl Streep could have handled this role. Arguably her greatest perfomance.

A gripping drama, about a woman accused of killing her infant, is played so realistically that it almost has the feel of a high powered documentary. Streep's mastery of aussie accent is uncanny.

Superb adaptation of Kuschner's play. Streep plays four diverse characters in an extraordinary display of her unmatched versatility as an actress.

Proof that Meryl can do anything, she sheds her 'dramatic persona' and is never funnier than as the self-absorbed has-been 'actress' seeking to stay young forever.

Emotional film about three women from three different generations struggling to find themselves. Brilliantly interwoven performances by Streep, Kidman, & Moore

Streep's broad range is on full display again as she goes back& forth playing an actress playing a scorned 18th Century woman.

A wonderful remake of 1962 classic. Streep's Eleanor Shaw is one of her most powerful 'take no prisoners' performances

Although Meryl's role is a supporting one, this film really put her on the 'movie map'. She is perfect as a woman who leaves her husband, only to come back 18 mos. later for full custody of their son

Stirring drama which deals with the physical and emotional horror and effects of the Vietnam War. Streep gives a strong performance as Christopher Walkin's girlfriend who is left behind.

Silly and otherwise average comedy which just happens to showcase Meryl Streep in one her best comedic performances. She overplays perfectly to overcome an otherwise banal tale.