Hope Floats (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, Hope Floats is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Forest Whitaker, running about 114 minutes. “When life fell apart, love fell into place.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Hope Floats stars Sandra Bullock as Birdee Pruitt, Harry Connick Jr. as Justin Matisse, Gena Rowlands as Ramona Calvert and Mae Whitman as Bernice Pruitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hope Floats has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $81.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hope Floats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hope Floats tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hope Floats (1998)?
- In US, Hope Floats is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hope Floats worth watching?
- Hope Floats holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hope Floats?
- Hope Floats stars Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman and Michael Paré.
- When was Hope Floats released?
- Hope Floats was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.