Anywhere but Here (1999)

6.1 out of 10 · 1999 · 114 min · Drama, Comedy, Romance

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.

Directed by Wayne Wang

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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