Tumbleweeds
1999, English. Directed by Gavin O'Connor.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tumbleweeds
Tumbleweeds isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Gavin O'ConnorDirector
- Janet McTeerMary Jo Walker
- Kimberly J. BrownAva Walker
- Jay O. SandersDan Miller
- Gavin O'ConnorJack Ranson
- Laurel HollomanLaurie Pendleton
- Lois SmithGinger
- Michael J. PollardMr. Cummings
- Linda PorterMrs. Boman
- Ashley BuccilleZoe Broussard
- Cody McMainsAdam Riley
- Brian TahashWinston Jackson
- Joshua CarmichaelBilly Jo
Details
- Released
- 24 November 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gavin O'Connor, Angela Shelton
- Budget
- $312K
- Box office
- $1.4M
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Tumbleweeds: quick answers
Is Tumbleweeds worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tumbleweeds?
Tumbleweeds runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Tumbleweeds have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tumbleweeds. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tumbleweeds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tumbleweeds is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tumbleweeds on?
Tumbleweeds isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tumbleweeds?
If you liked Tumbleweeds, try Girl in Progress, This Is My Life, Postcards from the Edge.
Who directed Tumbleweeds?
Tumbleweeds (1999) was directed by Gavin O'Connor and stars Janet McTeer, Kimberly J. Brown, Jay O. Sanders.