Tumbleweeds (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tumbleweeds is a 1999 comedy drama directed by Gavin O'Connor, starring Janet McTeer and Kimberly J. Brown. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Gavin O'Connor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fine Line Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tumbleweeds About?
The premise of Tumbleweeds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fleeing a troubled past, single mother Mary Jo Walker and her daughter Ava live a nomadic life on the road. Seeking stability, they eventually settle in San Diego, where they are helped by trucker Jack Ranson. As Ava discovers a passion for performing, Mary Jo grapples with finding happiness, which leads her into a complicated and controlling relationship. She must now decide whether to run once again or confront her challenges and build a more settled future.
Tumbleweeds Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mother daughter relationship
- f rated
- female flatulence
- farting
- road movie
- bohemian life
- woman farting
- daughter
- woman
- town
- fight
- boss
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- written and directed by cast member
- reference to william shakespeare
- white trash
- west virginia
- wedding ring
- watching tv
- urine
- truck accident
- trailer trash
- trailer home
- toothpaste
- theater production
- theater audience
- tennessee
- teenage girl
- tears
- teacher
- swimsuit
- suitcase
- student
- sticking out one's tongue
- southern belle
- south carolina
- reference to shakespeare's romeo and juliet
- santa fe new mexico
- saloon
- rock band
- restaurant
- reference to the smog monster
- reference to ava gardner
- pride
- pool table
- playing pool
- party
- on the road
- office
- office job
- obscene finger gesture
Tumbleweeds Cast
Janet McTeer leads the cast, with Kimberly J. Brown. Directed by Gavin O'Connor.
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Director Gavin O'Connor
More from Gavin O'Connor
More films directed by Gavin O'Connor, best-rated first: Warrior, Miracle, The Way Back and The Accountant.
Tumbleweeds Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tumbleweeds 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 65% User score
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Tumbleweeds Plot Summary
What happens in Tumbleweeds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mary Jo Walker, Janet McTeer, is a strong-willed single mother whose instinct in trouble is to pack up the car and drive away with her pre-teen daughter in search of a better life. The film opens with a tense confrontation between Mary Jo and a man, a scene that Ava, portrayed by Kimberly J. Brown, has learned to expect as part of their nomadic existence. In a small, intimate moment, Ava packs a suitcase, bracing for the next move.
Full summary
The whole story of Tumbleweeds, scene by scene
Tumbleweeds Box Office
Tumbleweeds grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- US & Canada
- $1.4M
Tumbleweeds Awards & Nominations
Tumbleweeds won 2 awards from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2000, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
2 wins5 nominations4 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2000 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Debut Performance – Kimberly J. Brown
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Janet McTeer
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Golden Globes 2000 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Janet McTeer
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Janet McTeer
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Oscars 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Janet McTeer
Tumbleweeds Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tumbleweeds.
How Well Do You Know Tumbleweeds?
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 name of the strong-willed single mother at the heart of the story?
Cars in Tumbleweeds
20 cars on screen, including the 1971 Pontiac LeMans and the 1987 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1971 Pontiac LeMans Main role -
1987 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1995 BMW 7 E38 Minor role -
1985 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role
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Tumbleweeds FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Tumbleweeds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tumbleweeds?
Tumbleweeds runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Tumbleweeds released?
Tumbleweeds was released on November 24, 1999.
Who directed Tumbleweeds?
Tumbleweeds was directed by Gavin O'Connor.
More films by Gavin O'Connor Who is in the cast of Tumbleweeds?
Tumbleweeds stars Janet McTeer and Kimberly J. Brown.
How much did Tumbleweeds make at the box office?
Tumbleweeds grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
How is Tumbleweeds rated?
Tumbleweeds has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 75 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did Tumbleweeds win?
Tumbleweeds won 2 awards from 5 nominations, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 2000.
Does Tumbleweeds have a post-credit scene?
No. Tumbleweeds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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