Floating(1997)
One tragedy destroyed his life. Another one saved it.
Floating Synopsis
Already suffering fiscal and emotional bankruptcy after a car crash shatters his life, young Van finds himself in a vacuum when his buddies go off to college and he stays behind to look after his disabled, alcoholic father. Lacking an outlet for his rage, Van starts to run with two local punks and drifts into a life of crime. Then he meets Doug, who seems to have everything Van desires ... but Doug has demons of his own.
Floating (1997) is a drama film directed by William Roth, released on February 20, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Norman Reedus, Chad Lowe, Will Lyman and Sybil Darrow. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- William Roth
- Writers:
- William Roth
- Producers:
- Mary Feuer, Chris Lenge
- Cinematographer:
- Wolfgang Held
- Status:
- Released
Floating (1997) Trailer
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Floating Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norman Reedus
as Van
Chad Lowe
as Doug
Will Lyman
as Van's Father
Sybil Darrow
as Julie
Casey Affleck
as Prep #1
Jonathan Quint
as Jason
- Josh Marchette
Josh Marchette
as Flip
- Rachel Reposa
Rachel Reposa
as Sarah
Bruce Kenny
as Coach
- Robert Harriell
Robert Harriell
as Steve
- Edward Stanley
Edward Stanley
as Prep #3
- Lyon Reese
Lyon Reese
as Prep #2
Key crew
Directed by William Roth, written by William Roth, produced by Mary Feuer and Chris Lenge.
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Floating Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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Floating – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Floating online?
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Who stars in Floating?
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The main cast of Floating (1997) includes Norman Reedus, Chad Lowe, Will Lyman, Sybil Darrow and Casey Affleck. The film was directed by William Roth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Floating released?
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Floating was released on February 20, 1997 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Floating worth watching?
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Floating (1997) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Floating?
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Yes. The official Floating trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.