Hope Floats

(1998)Directed by Forest Whitaker114 min · PG-13Romance, Drama, Comedy
When life fell apart, love fell into place.

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.

Sandra Bullockas Birdee Pruitt
Harry Connick Jr.as Justin Matisse
Gena Rowlandsas Ramona Calvert
Mae Whitmanas Bernice Pruitt
Michael Paréas Bill Pruitt
Kathy Najimyas Toni Post
Bill Cobbsas Nurse
Connie Rayas Bobbi-Claire
Mona Lee Fultzas Teacher
Sydney Berryas Orange Julia
Rachel Snowas Big Dolores
Alissa Albanas Debbie Reissen
Martha Longas Waitress
NBNorman Bennettas Mr. Davis
James N. Harrellas Harry Calvert
Chris Drewyas P.E. Teacher
Meason Wileyas Young Man at Dance
Tisa Hibbsas Suzy
Art Tamezas Bartender
Jeanette Siehas Volleyball Captain
Tara Priceas Young Birdee