Hope Floats
1998, English. Directed by Forest Whitaker.
When life fell apart, love fell into place.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 520 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Forest WhitakerDirector
- Sandra BullockBirdee Pruitt
- Harry Connick Jr.Justin Matisse
- Gena RowlandsRamona Calvert
- Mae WhitmanBernice Pruitt
- Michael ParéBill Pruitt
- Cameron FinleyTravis
- Kathy NajimyToni Post
- Bill CobbsNurse
- Connie RayBobbi-Claire
- Mona Lee FultzTeacher
- Sydney BerryOrange Julia
- Rachel SnowBig Dolores
Details
- Released
- 29 May 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steven Rogers
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $81M
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Hope Floats: quick answers
Is Hope Floats worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 520 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hope Floats?
Hope Floats runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Hope Floats have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hope Floats. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hope Floats parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hope Floats is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hope Floats on?
Hope Floats isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hope Floats?
If you liked Hope Floats, try Varsity Blues, Catch and Release, Love Again.
Who directed Hope Floats?
Hope Floats (1998) was directed by Forest Whitaker and stars Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands.