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Hope Floats

  • 1998
  • PG-13
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
33K
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POPULARITY
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Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr. in Hope Floats (1998)
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DramaRomance

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 info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    33K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,726
    439
    • Director
      • Forest Whitaker
    • Writer
      • Steven Rogers
    • Stars
      • Sandra Bullock
      • Harry Connick Jr.
      • Gena Rowlands
    • 203User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Top Cast35

    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
    • 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

    User reviews203

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Hope Floats' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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

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    Details

    • 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
      • 20th Century Fox
      • Fortis Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • 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

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 54m(114 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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