Forces of Nature (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, Forces of Nature is a comedy and romance film directed by Bronwen Hughes, running about 105 minutes. “He went from the eye of the storm, into the arms of a hurricane.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ben Holmes, a professional book-jacket blurbologist, is trying to get to Savannah for his wedding. He just barely catches the last plane, but a seagull flies into the engine as the plane is taking off. All later flights are cancelled because of an approaching hurricane, so he is forced to hitch a ride in a Geo Metro with an attractive but eccentric woman named Sara.
Who’s in it. Forces of Nature stars Sandra Bullock as Sarah Lewis, Ben Affleck as Ben Holmes, Maura Tierney as Bridget and Steve Zahn as Alan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Forces of Nature has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $93.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 Forces of Nature page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forces of Nature tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forces of Nature (1999)?
- In US, Forces of Nature is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Forces of Nature worth watching?
- Forces of Nature holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forces of Nature?
- Forces of Nature stars Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck, Maura Tierney, Steve Zahn and Blythe Danner.
- When was Forces of Nature released?
- Forces of Nature was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.