West of Here
“Love is the greatest journey of all.”
Synopsis
Finding his only escape in music, Gil Blackwell (Josh Hamilton) decides to leave his monotonous business life in Boston when his cousin dies in a car accident. Gil ignores his father's disapproval and takes the family's antique truck for the promised land of California, but on the way a chance encounter reunites him with an old college flame, Genevieve (Fried Green Tomatoes' Mary Stuart Masterson), who joins his journey.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Masterson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Sweet
- Original Title
- West of Here
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Picture Park
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Masterson
Jay Sweet
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Sweet
Writer
Peter Masterson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About West of Here
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What is West of Here about?
Finding his only escape in music, Gil Blackwell (Josh Hamilton) decides to leave his monotonous business life in Boston when his cousin dies in a car accident. Gil ignores his father's disapproval and takes the family's antique truck for the promised land of California, but on the way a chance encounter reunites him with an old college flame, Genevieve (Fried Green Tomatoes' Mary Stuart Masterson), who joins his journey.
Who directed West of Here?
West of Here was directed by Peter Masterson.
Who stars in West of Here?
The principal cast of West of Here includes Josh Hamilton, Mary Stuart Masterson, Guillermo Díaz, Carlin Glynn, Norbert Leo Butz.
When was West of Here released and how long is it?
West of Here was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for West of Here?
West of Here holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).