Anywhere but Here (1999)
Movie 1h 54m ★ 6.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Released in 1999, Anywhere but Here is a comedy, drama and romance movie. It is directed by Wayne Wang. The cast includes Caroline Aaron, Elisabeth Moss and Shawn Hatosy. The running time is 1h 54m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.
58Tonight Score A classic.
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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Cast & crew
- Wayne WangDirector
- Caroline Aaronas Gail Letterfine
- Elisabeth Mossas Rachel
- Shawn Hatosyas Benny
- Natalie Portmanas Ann August
- Hart Bochneras Josh Spritzer
- Susan Sarandonas Adele August
- Ray Bakeras Ted
- Thora Birchas Mary
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Questions about Anywhere but Here
- What genre is Anywhere but Here?
- Anywhere but Here is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in Anywhere but Here?
- Caroline Aaron, Elisabeth Moss, Shawn Hatosy, Natalie Portman, Hart Bochner appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Anywhere but Here?
- Wayne Wang directed Anywhere but Here.
- How long is Anywhere but Here?
- Anywhere but Here runs for 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- Is Anywhere but Here worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Anywhere but Here?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
