Tumbleweeds movie poster

Tumbleweeds

1999 · 1h 42m · Released

PG-13 Comedy, Drama

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.4 The Movie Database
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N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Tumbleweeds

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Tumbleweeds

Top cast and crew

Gavin O'Connor Director
Janet McTeer Mary Jo Walker
Kimberly J. Brown Ava Walker
Jay O. Sanders Dan Miller
Gavin O'Connor Jack Ranson
Laurel Holloman Laurie Pendleton
Lois Smith Ginger
Michael J. Pollard Mr. Cummings
Linda Porter Mrs. Boman
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Frequently asked questions about Tumbleweeds

Where can I watch Tumbleweeds in the United States?

Tumbleweeds is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Tumbleweeds?

Tumbleweeds scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Tumbleweeds?

Tumbleweeds stars Janet McTeer, Kimberly J. Brown, Jay O. Sanders, Gavin O'Connor, and Laurel Holloman. Gavin O'Connor is the director.

How long is Tumbleweeds?

Tumbleweeds runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).

When did Tumbleweeds come out?

Tumbleweeds was released on November 24, 1999.

Which studio made Tumbleweeds?

Tumbleweeds was produced by Fine Line Features in the United States.

What was the budget for Tumbleweeds?

Tumbleweeds was made on a budget of $312,000.

How much did Tumbleweeds make at the box office?

Tumbleweeds grossed $1,400,000 worldwide, against a budget of $312,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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