Hope Floats

Forest Whitaker
1998-05-29

When life fell apart, love fell into place.
6.412
114 min

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

Name Character Team
Sandra Bullock Birdee Pruitt Goutbreak
Harry Connick Jr. Justin Matisse Unowned
Gena Rowlands Ramona Calvert Unowned
Mae Whitman Bernice Pruitt Unowned
Michael Paré Bill Pruitt Unowned
Cameron Finley Travis Unowned
Kathy Najimy Toni Post Unowned
Bill Cobbs Nurse Unowned
Connie Ray Bobbi-Claire Unowned
Mona Lee Fultz Teacher Unowned
Sydney Berry Orange Julia Unowned
Rachel Snow Big Dolores Unowned
Christina Stojanovich Kristen Unowned
Alissa Alban Debbie Reissen Unowned
Dee Hennigan Dot Unowned
Martha Long Waitress Unowned
Norman Bennett Mr. Davis Unowned
James N. Harrell Harry Calvert Unowned
Chris Drewy P.E. Teacher Unowned
Meason Wiley Young Man at Dance Unowned
Tisa Hibbs Suzy Unowned
Art Tamez Bartender Unowned
Jeanette Sieh Volleyball Captain Unowned
Tara Price Young Birdee Unowned
Richard Nance Priest Unowned
Jack Ingram Musician Unowned
Chris Claridy Musician Unowned
Pete Coatney Musician Unowned
Milo Deering Musician Unowned
Gus Salmon Musician Unowned
Rosanna Arquette Connie Phillips (uncredited) Unowned
Rose Barrett Cream of Corn Runner Up (uncredited) Unowned
Becca Leigh Gellman Student #1 (uncredited) Unowned
Spencer Kayden Country Western Dancer / Audience Member (uncredited) Unowned
Angela Rambourg Toni Post Intro Montage Interviewee (uncredited) Unowned
Mark Rickard Audience Member (uncredited) Unowned
Kym Stys Muggsy Unowned
Pilar Walsh Talk Show Producer (uncredited) Unowned