Where the Day Takes You

Homelessness is a serious problem, but this film by Mark Rocco made it look like an alternative lifestyle that, if not for drugs and prostitution, would be kind of cool. Set in Los Angeles, the film centers on a group of homeless teens led by King (Dermot Mulroney), who tries to look out for his younger charges. But he can't keep some of them from getting involved in drug dealing, which leads to violence and melodrama involving evil drug dealer Kyle MacLachlan. Mulroney has a poignant quality, as does Lara Flynn Boyle as a runaway girl he falls for. On the other hand, Sean Astin is stereotypical as a strung-out kid who spoils everything. That's Will "Fresh Prince" Smith as a legless kid in a couple of scenes. --Marshall Fine

Movie Details

Cast: Laura San Giacomo, Dermot Mulroney, Robert Knepper, Sean Astin, Balthazar Getty, Will Smith, James LeGros, Ricki Lake, Lara Flynn Boyle, Peter Dobson, Kyle MacLachlan, Adam Baldwin, Rachel Ticotin, Alyssa Milano
MPAA Rating: R
Running time: 105 min
DVD Aspect Ratios: 1.85:1

International rating:

Europe: 18
Australia: M

DVD International release dates:
North America: Nov 25, 03

VHS International release dates:
North America: Sep 29, 97