Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- warm
- gentle
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics found it a conventional but potentially enjoyable date movie, with the BBC particularly endorsing its romantic appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Colin arrives in Vermont after being dumped, and the hotel owner actively engineers his introduction to Mandy.
Colin's new romance develops while his ex-fiancée may seek reconciliation.
The rundown Vermont hotel is both Colin's refuge and the social hub where the matchmaking begins.
Colin is a British sketch artist holed up in the hotel after the collapse of his engagement.
Films like Hope Springs, and why
Chasing Amy
romantic comedy built around a lovelorn outsider finding an unexpected relationship in an intimate community
High Fidelity
witty, bittersweet relationship comedy involving romantic uncertainty and emotional second chances
The Holiday
warm fish-out-of-water romance with a displaced protagonist and small-town social setting
Movie Details
- Director
- Mark Herman
- Release Date
- 2003-05-09
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 5.3 / 10 (181)
Cast
- Colin Firth
- Heather Graham
- Minnie Driver
- Mary Steenburgen
- Frank Collison
- Oliver Platt
- Mary Black
- Ken Kramer
- Chad Faust
- Tony Alcantar
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hope Springs about?
- A heartbroken British sketch artist discovers an unlikely Vermont romance while his unresolved past threatens to catch up with him.
- What is Hope Springs like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hope Springs as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Hope Springs violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Hope Springs.
- What did critics think of Hope Springs?
- Critics found it a conventional but potentially enjoyable date movie, with the BBC particularly endorsing its romantic appeal.
- Which films are like Hope Springs?
- Films with a similar feel include Chasing Amy, High Fidelity, and The Holiday.
- How long is Hope Springs?
- Hope Springs runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hope Springs?
- In United States, Hope Springs is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
