Hope Floats Principle Cast: Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman Release Date: May 29, 1998

Plot Summary: After finding out that her husband is having an affair with her best friend, Birdee Pruitt (Bullock) moves back to her home town to live with her mother. There, the ex-homecoming queen must deal with finding a job, finding her place in the small town, and finding love. She must also deal with her daughter (Whitman), who is upset over the divorce of her parents.

If you liked this movie I recommend...

• Playing By Heart - a sweet love story in which some of the characters share the same vulnerabilities as Birdee.

That Character Looks Familiar...

• Young Cameron Finley (Travis) has been in quite a few movies for someone so young. You might recognize him as Beaver Cleaver in the updated movie version of Leave it to Beaver.

Hope Floats Links:

• IMDB Hope Floats page

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Harry Connick Jr. Where you've seen him: Although primarily a singer, Harry Connick Jr. has found the time to star in several films. Among others, he has appeared in Little Man Tate, Copycat, Memphis Belle, and Independence Day. Those of you with keen ears might have recognized him as the voice of Dean McCoppin in The Iron Giant.

Why you'll love him: Justin Matisse is honest and caring. He's not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve. Also, his relationship with Birdee's nephew, Travis, is very sweet.