Nowhere (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Nowhere is a 1997 sci-fi drama directed by Gregg Araki, starring James Duval, Rachel True and Kathleen Robertson. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $198,027 worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Stream it on Kanopy and Strand Releasing, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Gregg Araki
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Fine Line Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nowhere About?
The premise of Nowhere without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Living in the hidden depths of Los Angeles, a diverse group of high school students find their everyday experiences transformed into something unexpected and surreal. As they confront the challenges of growing up, their lives intertwine with a series of strange and increasingly bizarre events, pushing them to question the nature of their reality and the world around them.
Nowhere Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay interest
- gay
- gay teenager
- gay kiss
- new queer cinema
- homosexual
- scrotum
- slapped in the face
- orgasm
- sadomasochism
- male rear nudity
- high school
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- vomiting
- female sitting on a toilet
- earthquake
- dog
- male nudity
- penis
- beaten to death
- shepherd's pie
- reference to sandy duncan
- toilet
- urination
- erection
- reference to godzilla
- testicles
- whittier california
- teenage boy
- southern california
- palos verdes california
- los angeles california
- reference to jesus christ
- hollywood california
- female nudity
- father son relationship
- brentwood california
- independent film
- drugs
- bulimia
- eating disorder
- shoegaze
- female rear nudity
- dark comedy
- baseball field
- love
- crying
- space alien
- turbo
- chicken costume
- blood
Where to Watch Nowhere
Stream it on Kanopy and Strand Releasing, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Nowhere Cast
James Duval leads the cast, with Rachel True and Kathleen Robertson. Directed by Gregg Araki; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Gregg Araki
Also Starring in Nowhere
· 6 moreNowhere Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Nowhere 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 68% User score
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Nowhere Plot Summary
What happens in Nowhere from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A glimpse into the chaotic world of Dark Smith (played by James Duval), an introspective 18-year-old high school film enthusiast in Los Angeles, reveals his surreal quest to find true love amid the impending doom he feels is approaching. Battling his feelings of alienation and the nagging constraints of living with his working-class mother (Beverly D’Angelo), Dark is drawn to Mel (portrayed by Rachel True), a complex bisexual young woman who struggles to fully commit to any relationship as she splits her affections between Dark and her vibrant girlfriend Lucifer (played by Kathleen Robertson), who has a penchant for the outrageous.
Full summary
The whole story of Nowhere, scene by scene
Nowhere Box Office
Nowhere grossed $198,027 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$198K
- US & Canada
- $194.2K
Nowhere Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Nowhere.
How Well Do You Know Nowhere?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main character's name?
Cars in Nowhere
6 cars on screen, including the 1993 Acura Integra and the BMW R 90/6.
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1968 Pontiac Bonneville Important role -
1968 Chrysler 300 Minor role
Nowhere Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Nowhere - Eine Reise an den Abgrund der Seele” and “Estrada para Lugar Nenhum”.
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- Nowhere - Eine Reise an den Abgrund der Seele
- Estrada para Lugar Nenhum
- Zkurvená nuda
- Πουθενά
- Út a pokolba
- Ecstasy Generation
- Donikąd
- Нигде
- Nedođija
- Nowhere - Eine Reise am Abgrund
- 玩转堕落街
- Niciunde
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- Ніде
Seen Nowhere?
Movies Like Nowhere
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Nowhere, Camp Nowhere and Middle of Nowhere.
Nowhere FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Nowhere, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nowhere?
Nowhere runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Nowhere released?
Nowhere was released on May 9, 1997.
Who directed Nowhere?
Nowhere was directed by Gregg Araki.
More films by Gregg Araki Who is in the cast of Nowhere?
Nowhere stars James Duval, Rachel True and Kathleen Robertson, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Nowhere?
In the US, Nowhere is streaming on Kanopy and Strand Releasing and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Nowhere make at the box office?
Nowhere grossed $198,027 worldwide.
How is Nowhere rated?
Nowhere has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 44 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Nowhere have a post-credit scene?
No. Nowhere has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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