Anywhere but Here (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, Anywhere but Here is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Wayne Wang, running about 114 minutes. “A story of a mother who knows best... and a daughter who knows better.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Anywhere but Here stars Susan Sarandon as Adele August, Natalie Portman as Ann August, Hart Bochner as Josh Spritzer and Eileen Ryan as Lillian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Anywhere but Here has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.7M at the box office.
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 Anywhere but Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anywhere but Here tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anywhere but Here (1999)?
- In US, Anywhere but Here 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 Anywhere but Here worth watching?
- Anywhere but Here holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anywhere but Here?
- Anywhere but Here stars Susan Sarandon, Natalie Portman, Hart Bochner, Eileen Ryan and Ray Baker.
- When was Anywhere but Here released?
- Anywhere but Here was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.