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Writer (WGA):
Ed Solomon (written by)
Release Date:
29 April 1992 (USA) more
Tagline:
Sometimes the only way to find where you're going is to lose your way
Plot:
A female buddy picture whose initial run was handicapped by being released after "Thelma and Louise."... more | add synopsis
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Good actresses can't break through the plastic coating... more (14 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Meg Tilly | ... | Marianne |
 | Christine Lahti | ... | Darly |
 | Patrika Darbo | ... | 66 |
 | Lenny von Dohlen | ... | Harry |
 | Maury Chaykin | ... | Leon |
 | Brett Cullen | ... | Kurt |
 | James Gammon | ... | Walt |
 | Eve Gordon | ... | Emily |
 | James Eckhouse | ... | Rich |
| Lachlan Murdoch | ... | Marshall |
| Robyn Simons | ... | Sarah |
| Ken Angel | ... | Nuqaq |
| Darrell Dennis | ... | Clyde |
| Barbara Russell | ... | Izuzu Mother |
| Ahnee Boyce | ... | Izuzu Judy |
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110 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:L | Australia:M (TV rating) | USA:R | Australia:PG
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Although the complete song itself is not played in the movie, the piano intro to Bruce Hornsby and the Range's "The Show Goes On" is used. more
Quotes:
Sarah:
Cigarettes are bad!
Darly:
No Sarah, cigarettes are good, and when you grow up, you should smoke... mmm, cigarettes.
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References Gone with the Wind (1939) more
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Honky Tonk Special more
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A Note Regarding SpoilersIs "Leaving Normal" based on a novel?
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Before the advent of the Lifetime or Women's Entertainment networks, wherein made-for-cable movies regularly turn up about female bonding amidst great inner turmoil, something slight like "Leaving Normal" actually made a run in theaters; today, I doubt that would happen. Abused wife Meg Tilly hitches up with world-weary Christine Lahti for adventures on the road. It's a feminist comedy-drama with a few thoughtful things to say, but too much melodramatic nonsense and curious attempts at broad humor which do not work at all. Edward Zwick directed, and he gets this tale off to a shaky start (and Lahti, in particular, seems to struggle to find her character). It improves as it goes along, but not enough to make it a memorable trip. ** from ****