Anywhere but Here(1999)
A story of a mother who knows best... and a daughter who knows better.
Anywhere but Here 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.
Anywhere but Here (1999) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Wayne Wang, released on November 12, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Susan Sarandon, Natalie Portman, Hart Bochner and Eileen Ryan. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 304 ratings.
- Director:
- Wayne Wang
- Writers:
- Mona Simpson, Alvin Sargent, Mona Simpson
- Producers:
- Laurence Mark
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Deakins
- Composer:
- Danny Elfman
- Production:
- Fox 2000 Pictures, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $23,000,000
- Revenue:
- $18,653,615
- Status:
- Released
Anywhere but Here (1999) Trailer
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Anywhere but Here Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Wayne Wang, written by Mona Simpson, Alvin Sargent and Mona Simpson, produced by Laurence Mark.
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Anywhere but Here Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 304 ratings.
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Anywhere but Here – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Anywhere but Here online?
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Anywhere but Here (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Anywhere but Here?
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The main cast of Anywhere but Here (1999) includes Susan Sarandon, Natalie Portman, Hart Bochner, Eileen Ryan and Ray Baker. The film was directed by Wayne Wang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Anywhere but Here released?
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Anywhere but Here was released on November 12, 1999 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Anywhere but Here worth watching?
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Anywhere but Here (1999) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 304 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Anywhere but Here?
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Yes. The official Anywhere but Here trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.