Middle of Nowhere

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Middle of Nowhere

"Life Without a Road Map..."

2008

1h 35m

5.8(79 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

The film follows Grace, a young woman whose irresponsible mother blows her college fund on her younger sister's beauty pageant campaign.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Susan Sarandon

Rhonda Berry

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Eva Amurri

Grace

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Anton Yelchin

Dorian Spitz

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Justin Chatwin

Ben Pretzler

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Brea Grant

Jean

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Willa Holland

Taylor Elizabeth Berry

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Kenny Bordes

Ryan

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Scott A. Martin

Morris Kraven

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Aimée Spring Fortier

Bonnie

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Marie Debrey

Paulette Spitz

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Veronica Berry

Vik

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Andrea Frankle

Jessica Luther

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Jessica Heap

Justine Spitz

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Keith Pratt

Joe

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Jeannetta Arnette

Mindy Green

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