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Hope Floats (1998)

“When life fell apart, love fell into place.”

6.5/10 · 517 votes 1h 54m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#81 of 123 films from 1998 #1617 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Forest Whitaker · Written by Steven Rogers

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Overview

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.

Cast

Sandra Bullockas Birdee Pruitt
Harry Connick Jr.as Justin Matisse
Gena Rowlandsas Ramona Calvert
Mae Whitmanas Bernice Pruitt
Michael Paréas Bill Pruitt
Kathy Najimyas Toni Post
Cameron Finleyas Travis
Bill Cobbsas Nurse
Connie Rayas Bobbi-Claire
Mona Lee Fultzas Teacher
Sydney Berryas Orange Julia
Rachel Snowas Big Dolores
Christina Stojanovichas Kristen
Alissa Albanas Debbie Reissen

Facts

Release dateMay 29, 1998
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) — about the same as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$81,471,882 (2.7× budget)
IMDbtt0119313

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Questions

How long is Hope Floats?
Hope Floats runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Hope Floats worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 517 votes, which places it #81 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 35%) and #1617 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Hope Floats?
Hope Floats was directed by Forest Whitaker. Other well-rated titles by the same director: First Daughter (2004).
Who stars in Hope Floats?
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; Kathy Najimy as Toni Post.
What is Hope Floats rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hope Floats?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/53531.

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