Anywhere but Here
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Anywhere but Here

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

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.

Drama
Comedy
Romance

Why watch this

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.

Released November 12, 1999

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
297
Seasons
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Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Adele August

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman

Ann August

Hart Bochner

Hart Bochner

Josh Spritzer

Eileen Ryan

Eileen Ryan

Lillian

Ray Baker

Ray Baker

Ted

John Diehl

John Diehl

Jimmy

Shawn Hatosy

Shawn Hatosy

Benny

Bonnie Bedelia

Bonnie Bedelia

Carol

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