Anywhere but Here

Wayne Wang
1999-11-12

A story of a mother who knows best... and a daughter who knows better.
6.1
114 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Susan Sarandon Adele August Zac E. Chan
Natalie Portman Ann August Zac E. Chan
Hart Bochner Josh Spritzer Unowned
Eileen Ryan Lillian Unowned
Ray Baker Ted Unowned
John Diehl Jimmy Unowned
Shawn Hatosy Benny Unowned
Bonnie Bedelia Carol Unowned
Faran Tahir Hisham Badir Unowned
Shishir Kurup Hisham Badir (voice) Unowned
Elisabeth Moss Rachel Calvin and Nobbs
John Carroll Lynch Jack Irwin Goutbreak
Caroline Aaron Gail Letterfine Unowned
Paul Guilfoyle George Franklin Unowned
Thora Birch Mary Unowned
Mary Ellen Trainor Homeowner Unowned
Ashley Johnson Sarah Unowned
Corbin Allred Peter Unowned
Eva Amurri Girl on TV Unowned
Heather DeLoach Ellen Unowned
Stephanie Niznik Waitress Unowned
Heather McComb Janice Pearlman Unowned
Lindley Harrison Janice's Mother Unowned
Michael Milhoan Cop Unowned
Robert Duvall Bernie Unowned
Nina Leichtling Josh's Wife Unowned
Jay Harrington Waiter Unowned
Andy Bowles Mourner Unowned
Rick Hurst Reverend Unowned
Rachel Wilson Sylvia Unowned
Stephen Berra Hal Unowned
Nina Barry Casting Assistant Unowned
Cricky Long Casting Executive Unowned
Lillian Adams Jack's Mother Unowned
Megan Mullally Woman Buying Car Unowned
George Peck Man with Luggage Unowned