Hope Springs
Seen it?2012 | 100 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Is This Thing On?, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$114 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 203K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Frankel
- Meryl StreepKay
- Tommy Lee JonesArnold Soames
- Steve CarellDr. Bernie Feld
- Jean SmartEileen, Kay's Friend
- Marin IrelandMolly, Their Daughter
- Ben RappaportBrad, Their Son
- Brett RiceVince, Arnold's Friend
- Becky Ann BakerCora, The Waitress
- Elisabeth ShueKaren, The Bartender
- Charles TechmanCharlie, The Docent