Hope Floats(1998)
When life fell apart, love fell into place.
Hope Floats Synopsis
Birdee Pruitt has been humiliated on live television by her best friend, Connie, who's been sleeping with Birdee's husband, Bill. Birdee tries starting over with her daughter, Bernice, by returning to her small Texas hometown, but she's faced with petty old acquaintances who are thrilled to see Birdee unhappy -- except for her friend Justin. As he helps Birdee get back on her feet, love begins to blossom.
Hope Floats (1998) is a romance, drama and comedy film directed by Forest Whitaker, released on May 29, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands and Mae Whitman. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 513 ratings.
- Director:
- Forest Whitaker
- Writers:
- Steven Rogers
- Producers:
- Lynda Obst
- Cinematographer:
- Caleb Deschanel
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Fortis Films, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $81,471,882
- Status:
- Released
Hope Floats (1998) Trailer
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Hope Floats Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sandra Bullock
as Birdee Pruitt
Harry Connick Jr.
as Justin Matisse
Gena Rowlands
as Ramona Calvert
Mae Whitman
as Bernice Pruitt
Michael Paré
as Bill Pruitt
Cameron Finley
as Travis
Kathy Najimy
as Toni Post
Bill Cobbs
as Nurse
Connie Ray
as Bobbi-Claire
Mona Lee Fultz
as Teacher
- Sydney Berry
Sydney Berry
as Orange Julia
- Rachel Snow
Rachel Snow
as Big Dolores
Key crew
Directed by Forest Whitaker, written by Steven Rogers, produced by Lynda Obst.
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Hope Floats Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 513 ratings.
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Hope Floats – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hope Floats online?
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Hope Floats (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hope Floats?
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The main cast of Hope Floats (1998) includes Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman and Michael Paré. The film was directed by Forest Whitaker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hope Floats released?
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Hope Floats was released on May 29, 1998 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Hope Floats worth watching?
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Hope Floats (1998) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 513 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hope Floats?
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Yes. The official Hope Floats trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.