Anywhere but Here (1999)

  • PG-13
  • 11/12/1999 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 54m

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.

Wayne Wang

Director

Mona Simpson

Writer

Alvin Sargent

Writer, Screenplay

Cast

Susan Sarandon's headshot

Susan Sarandon

Adele August
Natalie Portman's headshot

Natalie Portman

Ann August
Hart Bochner's headshot

Hart Bochner

Josh Spritzer
Eileen Ryan's headshot

Eileen Ryan

Lillian
Ray Baker's headshot

Ray Baker

Ted
John Diehl's headshot

John Diehl

Jimmy
Shawn Hatosy's headshot

Shawn Hatosy

Benny
Bonnie Bedelia's headshot

Bonnie Bedelia

Carol

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