Tumbleweeds(1999)
They ran away from everything but each other.
Tumbleweeds Synopsis
Whenever trouble strikes in one of her relationships, single mother Mary Jo Walker and her daughter, Ava, pack up and move to another city, a routine Ava is tiring of. This time, they are helped on their move to San Diego by trucker Jack Ranson. While Ava settles in, getting a leading part in the school play, Jack starts dating Mary Jo but soon reveals himself to be controlling and aggressive. Mary Jo prepares to flee again, angering Ava.
Tumbleweeds (1999) is a comedy and drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor, released on November 24, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Janet McTeer, Kimberly J. Brown, Jay O. Sanders and Gavin O'Connor. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Gavin O'Connor
- Writers:
- Angela Shelton, Angela Shelton, Gavin O'Connor
- Producers:
- Greg O'Connor
- Cinematographer:
- Dan Stoloff
- Composer:
- David Mansfield
- Production:
- Fine Line Features
- Budget:
- $312,000
- Revenue:
- $1,400,000
- Status:
- Released
Tumbleweeds (1999) Trailer
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Tumbleweeds Cast & Crew
Main cast
Janet McTeer
as Mary Jo Walker
Kimberly J. Brown
as Ava Walker
Jay O. Sanders
as Dan Miller
Gavin O'Connor
as Jack Ranson
Laurel Holloman
as Laurie Pendleton
Lois Smith
as Ginger
Michael J. Pollard
as Mr. Cummings
Linda Porter
as Mrs. Boman
- Ashley Buccille
Ashley Buccille
as Zoe Broussard
Cody McMains
as Adam Riley
- Brian Tahash
Brian Tahash
as Winston Jackson
- Joshua Carmichael
Joshua Carmichael
as Billy Jo
Key crew
Directed by Gavin O'Connor, written by Angela Shelton, Angela Shelton and Gavin O'Connor, produced by Greg O'Connor.
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Tumbleweeds Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 50 ratings.
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Tumbleweeds – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tumbleweeds online?
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Tumbleweeds (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 Tumbleweeds?
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The main cast of Tumbleweeds (1999) includes Janet McTeer, Kimberly J. Brown, Jay O. Sanders, Gavin O'Connor and Laurel Holloman. The film was directed by Gavin O'Connor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tumbleweeds released?
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Tumbleweeds was released on November 24, 1999 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Tumbleweeds worth watching?
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Tumbleweeds (1999) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tumbleweeds?
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Yes. The official Tumbleweeds trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.