Hope Floats (1998): movie guide

What is Hope Floats 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.

Cast highlights

Hope Floats features Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman, Michael Paré, Cameron Finley. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1998-05-29. Runtime: 114 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (520 votes). Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Hope Floats?

Hope Floats is listed as Romance, Drama, Comedy on TMDB.

How long is Hope Floats?

Hope Floats runs about 114 minutes.

Who stars in Hope Floats?

Cast highlights include Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman, Michael Paré, Cameron Finley.

Does Cinema Box stream Hope Floats?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Hope Floats?

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