Hope Springs

"Sometimes to keep the magic, you need to learn a few tricks."

2012 1h 40m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 854

DramaComedyRomance

Synopsis

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After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship.

“Sometimes to keep the magic, you need to learn a few tricks.”

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Cast

Meryl Streep
Kay
Tommy Lee Jones
Arnold Soames
Steve Carell
Dr. Bernie Feld
Jean Smart
Eileen, Kay's Friend
Marin Ireland
Molly, Their Daughter
Ben Rappaport
Brad, Their Son
Brett Rice
Vince, Arnold's Friend
Becky Ann Baker
Cora, The Waitress

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Frankel
Writers: Vanessa Taylor
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Made its money back 3.8× over at the box office.

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Frankel, shot by Florian Ballhaus. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Theodore Shapiro. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Steven Weisberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Sometimes to keep the magic, you need to learn a few tricks.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1535438 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Frankel directs. Florian Ballhaus behind the camera. Theodore Shapiro scores. Steven Weisberg cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Made its money back 3.8× over at the box office.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Directed by David Frankel, shot by Florian Ballhaus. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Theodore Shapiro. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Steven Weisberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Sometimes to keep the magic, you need to learn a few tricks.".
8IMDB entry: tt1535438 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.