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Anywhere but Here (1999) runs 1 h 54 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.1 from 308 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 54 min — ends 9:54 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released
November 12, 1999
TMDB rating
6.1 / 10 from 308 votes
Director
Wayne Wang
Starring
Susan Sarandon, Natalie Portman, Hart Bochner, Eileen Ryan
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Anywhere but Here?
Anywhere but Here is 1 h 54 min long (114 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:54 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Anywhere but Here rated?
Anywhere but Here is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Anywhere but Here a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Anywhere but Here?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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