Earthly Possessions
“You can't always choose your traveling companion.”
Synopsis
A bored homemaker planning to run away from her minister husband is taken hostage in a bank robbery. However, she sees the thrill in being involved in the chase and becomes an accomplice to the young robber.
Top Cast
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Susan Sarandon
Charlotte Emory
Stephen Dorff
Jake Simms, Jr.
Margo Martindale
Libby
Boyd Gaines
Announcer
Deborah Rush
Heidi Anderson
Jay O. Sanders
Zack Emery
Alice Drummond
Old Woman in Jalopy
John Christopher Jones
Marvel Hodge
Elisabeth Moss
Mindy
Danielle Ferland
Baby Whitehead
Joanne Lamstein
Miss Perth (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Lapine
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Tyler, Steven Rogers
- Original Score
- Stephen Endelman
- Original Title
- Earthly Possessions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Rastar Productions, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Lapine
Anne Tyler, Steven Rogers
Stephen Endelman
David Franco
Tony Mark, Sue Jett, Marykay Powell, Alan Greisman
Department Leadership Roster
Glory Fioramonti
Stunt Coordinator
James Lapine
Director
Tony Mark
Producer
Sue Jett
Producer
David Franco
Director of Photography
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 Earthly Possessions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Earthly Possessions about?
A bored homemaker planning to run away from her minister husband is taken hostage in a bank robbery. However, she sees the thrill in being involved in the chase and becomes an accomplice to the young robber.
Who directed Earthly Possessions?
Earthly Possessions was directed by James Lapine.
Who stars in Earthly Possessions?
The principal cast of Earthly Possessions includes Susan Sarandon, Stephen Dorff, Margo Martindale, Boyd Gaines, Deborah Rush.
When was Earthly Possessions released and how long is it?
Earthly Possessions was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Earthly Possessions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Earthly Possessions was composed by Stephen Endelman.
Is Earthly Possessions based on a book or true story?
Earthly Possessions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anne Tyler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Earthly Possessions?
Earthly Possessions holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).