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Hope Floats

  • 1998
  • PG-13
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
29K
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Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr. in Hope Floats (1998)
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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.

  • Director
    • Forest Whitaker
  • Writer
    • Steven Rogers
  • Stars
    • Sandra Bullock
    • Harry Connick Jr.
    • Gena Rowlands
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    29K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Forest Whitaker
    • Writer
      • Steven Rogers
    • Stars
      • Sandra Bullock
      • Harry Connick Jr.
      • Gena Rowlands
    • 179User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos1

    Hope Floats
    Trailer 2:22
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    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)
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    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 Pruitt
    Harry Connick Jr.
    Harry Connick Jr.
    • Justin Matisse
    Gena Rowlands
    Gena Rowlands
    • Ramona Calvert
    Mae Whitman
    Mae Whitman
    • Bernice Pruitt
    Michael Paré
    Michael Paré
    • Bill Pruitt
    Cameron Finley
    Cameron Finley
    • Travis
    Kathy Najimy
    Kathy Najimy
    • Toni Post
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Nurse
    Connie Ray
    Connie Ray
    • Bobbi-Claire
    Mona Lee Fultz
    Mona Lee Fultz
    • Teacher
    Sydney Berry
    • Orange Julia
    Rachel Snow
    Rachel Snow
    • Big Dolores
    • (as Rachel Lena Snow)
    Christina Stojanovich
    • Kristen
    Alissa Alban
    • Debbie Reissen
    • (as Allisa Alban)
    Dee Hennigan
    • Dot
    Martha Long
    • Waitress
    Norman Bennett
    Norman Bennett
    • Mr. Davis
    James N. Harrell
    • Harry Calvert
    • Director
      • Forest Whitaker
    • Writer
      • Steven Rogers
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    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 reviews179

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    Featured review
    10/10
    I love this movie.
    This movie touched me more personally than any other movie ever. The down home country feeling just screams America and what woman hasn't been in Birdie's shoes. Heck... what woman isn't looking for their Justin? This movie has it all... love and pain... laughter and tears. It's perfect. The beauty of the country along with the small town family atmosphere makes this pure. I know I also love the humor. Bernice is the best! She has heart and knows what she wants. The fact that she can tell Justin how it is impresses me and empowers me. The music is some of the most beautiful music I've heard and it just makes this experience all the more perfect for me! I love it and recommend it to any woman who has ever been hurt and survived. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to express my opinion.
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    • jlf2002us
    • Jul 15, 2005

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    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
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    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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