Message in a Bottle (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, Message in a Bottle is a drama and romance film directed by Luis Mandoki, running about 131 minutes. “A story of love lost and found.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman finds a romantic letter in a bottle washed ashore and tracks down the author, a widowed shipbuilder whose wife died tragically early. As a deep and mutual attraction blossoms, the man struggles to make peace with his past so that he can move on and find happiness.
Who’s in it. Message in a Bottle stars Kevin Costner as Garrett Blake, Robin Wright as Theresa Osborne, Paul Newman as Dodge Blake and John Savage as Johnny Land, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Message in a Bottle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $118.9M 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 Message in a Bottle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Message in a Bottle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Message in a Bottle (1999)?
- In US, Message in a Bottle 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 Message in a Bottle worth watching?
- Message in a Bottle holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Message in a Bottle?
- Message in a Bottle stars Kevin Costner, Robin Wright, Paul Newman, John Savage and Illeana Douglas.
- When was Message in a Bottle released?
- Message in a Bottle was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.