Leaving Barstow (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Leaving Barstow is a drama and romance film directed by Peter Paige, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Growing up in Barstow, CA, high school senior Andrew hopes for a bigger world -- but his devotion to his mother, Sandra, and his awakening attraction to newcomer Jenny, combine to keep him tied to home. Andrew's loyalties become confused and his prior ambitions begin to fade as he realizes he must make the most difficult of all decisions -- choosing between himself and the people he loves.
Who’s in it. Leaving Barstow stars Michelle Clunie as Sandra, Kevin Sheridan as Andrew, Ryan Michelle Bathe as Jenny and Ryan Carnes as Cody, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Leaving Barstow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leaving Barstow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leaving Barstow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leaving Barstow (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leaving Barstow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Leaving Barstow worth watching?
- Leaving Barstow holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leaving Barstow?
- Leaving Barstow stars Michelle Clunie, Kevin Sheridan, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Ryan Carnes and Dale Dickey.
- When was Leaving Barstow released?
- Leaving Barstow was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.