

12/11/1999
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.

Susan Sarandon
as Adele August

Natalie Portman
as Ann August

Hart Bochner
as Josh Spritzer

Eileen Ryan
as Lillian

Ray Baker
as Ted

John Diehl
as Jimmy

Shawn Hatosy
as Benny

Bonnie Bedelia
as Carol

Faran Tahir
as Hisham Badir

Shishir Kurup
as Hisham Badir (voice)

Elisabeth Moss
as Rachel

John Carroll Lynch
as Jack Irwin

Caroline Aaron
as Gail Letterfine

Paul Guilfoyle
as George Franklin

Thora Birch
as Mary

Mary Ellen Trainor
as Homeowner

Ashley Johnson
as Sarah

Corbin Allred
as Peter

Eva Amurri
as Girl on TV

Heather DeLoach
as Ellen

Stephanie Niznik
as Waitress

Heather McComb
as Janice Pearlman

Lindley Harrison
as Janice's Mother

Michael Milhoan
as Cop

Bob Sattler
as Bernie

Nina Leichtling
as Josh's Wife

Jay Harrington
as Waiter

Andy Bowles
as Mourner

Rick Hurst
as Reverend

Rachel Wilson
as Sylvia

Stephen Berra
as Hal

Nina Barry
as Casting Assistant

Cricky Long
as Casting Executive

Lillian Adams
as Jack's Mother

Megan Mullally
as Woman Buying Car

George Peck
as Man with Luggage
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