Floating (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, Floating is a drama film directed by William Roth, running about 90 minutes. “One tragedy destroyed his life. Another one saved it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Already suffering fiscal and emotional bankruptcy after a car crash shatters his life, young Van finds himself in a vacuum when his buddies go off to college and he stays behind to look after his disabled, alcoholic father. Lacking an outlet for his rage, Van starts to run with two local punks and drifts into a life of crime. Then he meets Doug, who seems to have everything Van desires ... but Doug has demons of his own.
Who’s in it. Floating stars Norman Reedus as Van, Chad Lowe as Doug, Will Lyman as Van's Father and Sybil Temchen as Julie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Floating has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Floating page.
If you liked it. Fans of Floating tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Floating (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Floating change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Floating worth watching?
- Floating holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Floating?
- Floating stars Norman Reedus, Chad Lowe, Will Lyman, Sybil Temchen and Casey Affleck.
- When was Floating released?
- Floating was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.