Anywhere but Here(1999)
“A story of a mother who knows best... and a daughter who knows better.”
Overview
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.
Director
Wayne Wang
Studio
Fox 2000 Pictures
Budget
$23M
Revenue
$19M
Cast
Susan Sarandon
as Adele August
Natalie Portman
as Ann August
Hart Bochner
as Josh Spritzer
Eileen Ryan
as Lillian
Ray Baker
as Ted
John Diehl
as Jimmy
Shawn Hatosy
as Benny
Bonnie Bedelia
as Carol
Faran Tahir
as Hisham Badir
Shishir Kurup
as Hisham Badir (voice)
Elisabeth Moss
as Rachel
John Carroll Lynch
as Jack Irwin
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$23M
Box Office
$19M
Production Companies
Fox 2000 Pictures • 20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch Anywhere but Here?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Anywhere but Here (1999).
What is Anywhere but Here about?▼
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.
Who directed Anywhere but Here?▼
Anywhere but Here was directed by Wayne Wang and released in 1999. It is a drama, comedy, romance film.
How long is Anywhere but Here?▼
Anywhere but Here has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Anywhere but Here?▼
The cast of Anywhere but Here includes Susan Sarandon as Adele August, Natalie Portman as Ann August, Hart Bochner as Josh Spritzer, Eileen Ryan as Lillian, Ray Baker as Ted and more.
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