Hope Floats
When life fell apart, love fell into place.
1998 • 114 min • Romance · Drama · Comedy
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 64 Audience · 512 · 100%
After her life is turned upside down by a very public betrayal, Birdee and her daughter Bernice return to Birdee's small Texas hometown. She faces judgment from old acquaintances while trying to rebuild her life and navigate a new romance. It explores themes of starting over and finding strength after heartbreak.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Infidelity and divorce are central plot points
- Some mature romantic situations
- Characters consume alcohol and smoke casually
What it models well
- Resilience in adversity
- Starting over after loss
- Finding inner strength
- Unconditional love
Talk about it after
- Coping with parental divorce
- Dealing with gossip and judgment
- What truly makes a home
- The complexities of romantic relationships
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Top billed cast
Director: Forest Whitaker • Crew: Steven Rogers
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