---
title: "Chasing Liberty"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/chasing-liberty-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14844
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Chasing Liberty (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/chasing-liberty-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Chasing Liberty is a film first released in 2004. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Micro Fusion 2003-2, Alcon Entertainment, Trademark Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A presidential daughter runs away in Europe and finds unexpected romance."

### Why Watch
- Playful romance set across European locales
- PG-13 comedy that appeals to a youthful audience
- Charm from the premise of a president's daughter seeking freedom

### Caveats & Content Note
- Plot follows familiar teen rom‑com conventions
- May feel predictable compared to classic road‑trip romances
- Tone & Suitability: The PG-13 rating makes it appropriate for teens and adults, with mild language and romance.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: lighthearted, romantic, adventurous, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/chasing-liberty-2004#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andy Cadiff
- **Networks / Studios**: Micro Fusion 2003-2, Alcon Entertainment, Trademark Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mandy Moore** as *Anna Foster*
- **Matthew Goode** as *Ben Calder*
- **Stark Sands** as *Grant Hillman*
- **Caroline Goodall** as *Michelle Foster*
- **Jeremy Piven** as *Alan Weiss*
- **Annabella Sciorra** as *Cynthia Morales*
- **Briony Glassco** as *Photo Mother*
- **Sam Ellis** as *Phil*
- **Terence Maynard** as *Harper*
- **Mark Harmon** as *James Foster*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Chasing Liberty?
It is a comedy and romance film.

### Q: When was Chasing Liberty released?
It premiered in the United States on January 9, 2004.

### Q: What is the film's rating?
The movie is rated PG-13.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 51 minutes.

### Q: How does the story compare to classic films?
Critics have noted it echoes the 1934 road‑trip romance It Happened One Night, updated for a younger audience.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Chasing Liberty — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14844)
- [Chasing Liberty - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chasing_Liberty)

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