Hope Floats
"When life fell apart, love fell into place."
Originally released in 1998. Hope Floats is a romance/drama film. directed by Forest Whitaker.
Starring Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., and Gena Rowlands
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (488 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$81.5M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $81,471,882
Production Companies
- Fortis Films
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Floats about?
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...
Who directed Hope Floats?
Hope Floats was directed by Forest Whitaker.
How long is Hope Floats?
Hope Floats has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Hope Floats released?
Hope Floats was released on May 29, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hope Floats?
The main cast of Hope Floats includes Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman, Michael Paré.
Is Hope Floats worth watching?
Hope Floats has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 488 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.