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Hope Floats

  • 19981998
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr. in Hope Floats (1998)
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  • Drama
  • Romance

Birdee Calvert must choose between her morals and her heart after her husband divorces her and a charming young man, who her daughter disapproves of, comes back into her life.Birdee Calvert must choose between her morals and her heart after her husband divorces her and a charming young man, who her daughter disapproves of, comes back into her life.Birdee Calvert must choose between her morals and her heart after her husband divorces her and a charming young man, who her daughter disapproves of, comes back into her life.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
27K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,643
479
  • Director
    • Forest Whitaker
  • Writer
    • Steven Rogers
  • Stars
    • Sandra Bullock
    • Harry Connick Jr.
    • Gena Rowlands
Top credits
  • Director
    • Forest Whitaker
  • Writer
    • Steven Rogers
  • Stars
    • Sandra Bullock
    • Harry Connick Jr.
    • Gena Rowlands
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 173User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos1

    Hope Floats
    Trailer 2:22
    Hope Floats

    Photos37

    Sandra Bullock and Mae Whitman in Hope Floats (1998)
    Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr. in Hope Floats (1998)
    Sandra Bullock and Mae Whitman in Hope Floats (1998)
    Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr. in Hope Floats (1998)
    Sandra Bullock and Mae Whitman in Hope Floats (1998)
    Sandra Bullock in Hope Floats (1998)
    Harry Connick Jr. in Hope Floats (1998)
    Sandra Bullock, Gena Rowlands, and Mae Whitman in Hope Floats (1998)
    Matthew McConaughey at an event for Hope Floats (1998)
    Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr. in Hope Floats (1998)
    Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr. in Hope Floats (1998)
    Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr. in Hope Floats (1998)

    Top cast

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    Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock
    • Birdee Pruittas Birdee Pruitt
    Harry Connick Jr.
    Harry Connick Jr.
    • Justin Matisseas Justin Matisse
    Gena Rowlands
    Gena Rowlands
    • Ramona Calvertas Ramona Calvert
    Mae Whitman
    Mae Whitman
    • Bernice Pruittas Bernice Pruitt
    Michael Paré
    Michael Paré
    • Bill Pruittas Bill Pruitt
    Cameron Finley
    Cameron Finley
    • Travisas Travis
    Kathy Najimy
    Kathy Najimy
    • Toni Postas Toni Post
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Connie Ray
    Connie Ray
    • Bobbi-Claireas Bobbi-Claire
    Mona Lee Fultz
    Mona Lee Fultz
    • Teacheras Teacher
    Sydney Berry
    • Orange Juliaas Orange Julia
    Rachel Snow
    Rachel Snow
    • Big Doloresas Big Dolores
    • (as Rachel Lena Snow)
    Christina Stojanovich
    • Kristenas Kristen
    Alissa Alban
    • Debbie Reissenas Debbie Reissen
    • (as Allisa Alban)
    Dee Hennigan
    • Dotas Dot
    Martha Long
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Norman Bennett
    Norman Bennett
    • Mr. Davisas Mr. Davis
    James N. Harrell
    • Harry Calvertas Harry Calvert
    • Director
      • Forest Whitaker
    • Writer
      • Steven Rogers
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Birdee Calvert-Pruitt is back in her hometown of Smithville, Texas, after discovering that her husband is having an affair with her best friend, Connie. The entire town knows what happened to flawless beauty Birdee since Connie let her know about the affair on a national talk show. Back in town, she's dealing with catty old friends and acquaintances from high school who can't help rubbing it in her face that she isn't as perfect as she thought while still trying to get back on her feet with her daughter, Bernice. Deeply depressed, she runs into an old friend, Justin Matisse, who tries to help her through, but is still in love with her. Birdee must make a new life for her and her daughter, but will Justin be able to be part of it? —Sereniti <elena@japanupdate.com>
    • return to hometown
    • small town
    • starting over
    • husband wife conflict
    • united states
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    • Taglines
      • When life fell apart, love fell into place.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The first film made under Sandra Bullock's own production company, Fortis Films.
    • Goofs
      When Birdee is sitting with Bernice on her bed after her father has just left her, Bernice tries to rub her eyes by first going under her glasses then she goes right through her glasses where the lens should have been.
    • Quotes

      Bernice Pruitt: My dad says that childhood is the happiest time of my life. But, I think he's wrong. I think my mom's right. She says that...

      [Bernice's voice fades as Birdee takes over]

      Birdee Pruitt: [laughing] Childhood is what you spend the rest of your life trying to overcome. That's what momma always says. She says that beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but it's the middle that counts the most. Try to remember that when you find yourself at a new beginning. Just give hope a chance to float up. And it will, too...

    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: Hope Floats (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Stop in the Name of Love
      Written by Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Eddie Holland, Jr.

      Performed by Jonell Mosser (as Jonelle Mosser)

      Produced by Don Was and Ed Cherney

      Courtesy of MCA Records

      Under license from Universal Music Special Markets

    User reviews173

    Review
    Top review
    Another Disappointment From Sandra Bullock
    "Hope Floats" is another Sandra Bullock film where she is the only real asset. Once again she tries hard with a sorry screenplay and poor direction, but cannot save this one. The film deals with a young woman who goes back to her home-town in Texas after she learns that her husband is having an affair with her best friend. She falls in love, of course, and all the stuff that you would think would happen does. A very ho-hum film. 2 stars out of 5.
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    5
    • tfrizzell
    • Nov 27, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 29, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vientos de esperanza
    • Filming locations
      • Smithville, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Fortis Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $60,053,195
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,210,464
      • May 31, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $81,471,882
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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