Anywhere but Here 1999
"A story of a mother who knows best... and a daughter who knows better."
Directed by Wayne Wang, *Anywhere but Here (1999)* is a poignant blend of drama, comedy, and romance that explores the turbulent dynamic between a dream-chasing mother and her determined daughter.
Director: Wayne Wang
Cast
Susan Sarandon
Adele August
Natalie Portman
Ann August
Hart Bochner
Josh Spritzer
Eileen Ryan
Lillian
Ray Baker
Ted
John Diehl
Jimmy
Shawn Hatosy
Benny
Bonnie Bedelia
Carol
Faran Tahir
Hisham Badir
Shishir Kurup
Hisham Badir (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anywhere but Here (1999) about?
The film follows Adele, a single mother with big Hollywood dreams, and her daughter Ann, a high-achieving student, as they relocate from the Midwest to Beverly Hills. Adele's impulsive decisions force Ann to confront the consequences of her mother's choices, leading to a story about family, ambition, and the gap between dreams and reality.
Who directed Anywhere but Here?
Wayne Wang directed *Anywhere but Here*. Known for his intimate character studies, Wang brings a nuanced touch to this mother-daughter drama.
Who stars in Anywhere but Here?
The film features Susan Sarandon as Adele August, Natalie Portman as her daughter Ann, alongside Hart Bochner, Eileen Ryan, and Ray Baker in key roles.
Is Anywhere but Here (1999) worth watching?
If you enjoy character-driven dramas with sharp humor and emotional depth, *Anywhere but Here* is absolutely worth watching. Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman deliver standout performances, and the film's exploration of ambition and family resonates long after the credits roll.
How long is Anywhere but Here?
The runtime of *Anywhere but Here* is 114 minutes.
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About Anywhere but Here (1999) — A mother's wild dreams meet her daughter's disciplined future
Directed by Wayne Wang, *Anywhere but Here (1999)* is a poignant blend of drama, comedy, and romance that explores the turbulent dynamic between a dream-chasing mother and her determined daughter. Susan Sarandon stars as Adele August, a free-spirited single mother whose impulsive decisions and financial recklessness clash with her daughter Ann's (Natalie Portman) disciplined, upwardly mobile ambitions. Their cross-country move from the Midwest to Beverly Hills sets the stage for a raw, often humorous battle of wills, where Adele's relentless pursuit of Hollywood stardom threatens to derail Ann's carefully laid plans. The film captures the tension between aspiration and reality with Wang's signature observational style, blending sharp wit with emotional depth.
Set against the dazzling yet deceptive backdrop of 1990s Beverly Hills, *Anywhere but Here* paints a vivid portrait of a family on the edge—where love is tested by clashing dreams, and every decision feels like a gamble. The story resonates with anyone who has ever grappled with the balance between personal fulfillment and familial duty, wrapped in a narrative that's as heartfelt as it is thought-provoking.
