Tumbleweeds 1999

When love turns toxic, single mom Mary Jo Walker and her daughter Ava make a habit of hitting the road, leaving troubles behind. But when they settle in San Diego, aided by trucker Jack Ranson, their nomadic lifestyle is put to the test. As Ava finds her stage presence, Mary Jo's search for happiness leads to a controlling relationship - will she flee again or face her fears?

When love turns toxic, single mom Mary Jo Walker and her daughter Ava make a habit of hitting the road, leaving troubles behind. But when they settle in San Diego, aided by trucker Jack Ranson, their nomadic lifestyle is put to the test. As Ava finds her stage presence, Mary Jo's search for happiness leads to a controlling relationship - will she flee again or face her fears?

Does Tumbleweeds have end credit scenes?

No!

Tumbleweeds does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Ratings

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Metacritic

75

Metascore

6.8

User Score

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IMDb

6.7 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

65

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Discover the awards and nominations received by Tumbleweeds. Explore the history of Tumbleweeds and its cast and crew.


72nd Academy Awards 2000

Janet McTeer
Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Janet McTeer

6th Screen Actors Guild Awards 2000

Janet McTeer
Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Janet McTeer

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