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For Hope (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1996, For Hope is a drama film directed by Bob Saget, running about 100 minutes. “In three months, she'll hardly recognize her own face. In six months, she won't be able to use her hands. In a year, she'll need a miracle. But the disease that is so ravaging her body can ne” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The life and death of a young woman who suffered from scleroderma, and how she and her family coped.

Who’s in it. For Hope stars Dana Delany as Hope Altman, Polly Bergen as Molly Altman, Harold Gould as David Altman and Tracy Nelson as Annie Altman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, For Hope has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For Hope page.

If you liked it. Fans of For Hope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch For Hope (1996)?
In US, For Hope is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is For Hope worth watching?
For Hope holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in For Hope?
For Hope stars Dana Delany, Polly Bergen, Harold Gould, Tracy Nelson and Henry Czerny.
When was For Hope released?
For Hope was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.