Tumbleweeds (1999)

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They ran away from everything but each other.

Whenever trouble strikes in one of her relationships, single mother Mary Jo Walker and her daughter, Ava, pack up and move to another city, a routine Ava is tiring of. This time, they are helped on their move to San Diego by trucker Jack Ranson. While Ava settles in, getting a leading part in the school play, Jack starts dating Mary Jo but soon reveals himself to be controlling and aggressive. Mary Jo prepares to flee again, angering Ava.

Released: 1999-11-24
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 1h 42m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.4/10 from 50 votes

Directed by Gavin O'Connor.

Top cast

Janet McTeer as Mary Jo Walker
Kimberly J. Brown as Ava Walker
Jay O. Sanders as Dan Miller
Gavin O'Connor as Jack Ranson
Laurel Holloman as Laurie Pendleton
Lois Smith as Ginger
Michael J. Pollard as Mr. Cummings
Linda Porter as Mrs. Boman
Ashley Buccille as Zoe Broussard
Cody McMains as Adam Riley

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Where to watch Tumbleweeds

United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video

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