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Anywhere but Here (1999)

A story of a mother who knows best... and a daughter who knows better.

  • Nov 12, 1999
  • 1h 54m
  • PG-13

6.1/10

TMDB user score
308 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Anywhere but Here is a 1999 drama and comedy film directed by Wayne Wang. Its leading cast includes Susan Sarandon, Natalie Portman and Hart Bochner. It runs for 1 hour 54 minutes.

Synopsis

Single mother Adele August is bad with money, and even worse when it comes to making decisions. Her straight-laced daughter, Ann, is a successful high school student with Ivy League aspirations. When Adele decides to pack up and move the two of them from the Midwest to Beverly Hills, Calif., to pursue her dreams of Hollywood success, Ann grows frustrated with her mother's irresponsible and impulsive ways.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 54 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
6.1/10 from 308 TMDB votes

Trailer

Anywhere But Here Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Susan Sarandon Adele August
  • Natalie Portman Ann August
  • Hart Bochner Josh Spritzer
  • Eileen Ryan Lillian
  • Ray Baker Ted
  • John Diehl Jimmy
  • Shawn Hatosy Benny
  • Bonnie Bedelia Carol
  • Faran Tahir Hisham Badir
  • Shishir Kurup Hisham Badir (voice)
  • Elisabeth Moss Rachel
  • John Carroll Lynch Jack Irwin
  • Caroline Aaron Gail Letterfine
  • Paul Guilfoyle George Franklin
  • Thora Birch Mary
  • Mary Ellen Trainor Homeowner
  • Ashley Johnson Sarah
  • Corbin Allred Peter

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