Leaving Normal (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1992, Leaving Normal is a comedy and drama film directed by Edward Zwick, running about 110 minutes. “Sometimes the only way to find where you're going is to lose your way” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Darly, a waitress with a past that's weighing her down, decides to drive to Alaska to try and come to terms with her unfortunate history. Along the way, she meets Marianne, an impulsive young woman leaving an abusive relationship. The two hit the road together and keep driving north, bonding over the hardships that they have endured and meeting a number of eccentric characters as they get closer to their destination.
Who’s in it. Leaving Normal stars Christine Lahti as Darly, Meg Tilly as Marianne, Patrika Darbo as 66 and Lenny Von Dohlen as Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Leaving Normal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leaving Normal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leaving Normal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leaving Normal (1992)?
- In US, Leaving Normal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Leaving Normal worth watching?
- Leaving Normal holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leaving Normal?
- Leaving Normal stars Christine Lahti, Meg Tilly, Patrika Darbo, Lenny Von Dohlen and Maury Chaykin.
- When was Leaving Normal released?
- Leaving Normal was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.