Hope Springs

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Hope Springs

PG-13

2012

1h 40m

Comedy

Drama

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Long-married couple Kay (Meryl Streep) and Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones) love each other, but after so many years together, Kay feels the need to spice things up and reconnect with her husband. Hearing of a renowned marriage counselor (Steve Carell) in the town of Great Hope Springs, Kay manages to persuade her stubborn mate to attend a retreat with her. As they shed their bedroom hang-ups, Kay and Arnold find that the real challenge is reigniting the spark that originally brought them together.

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Critics Consensus

Led by a pair of mesmerizing performances from Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones, Hope Springs offers filmgoers some grown-up laughs -- and a thoughtful look at mature relationships.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Sep 1, 2018

One of those films that is only as good as its stars. Luckily, in this instance, the stars are Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones.

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Tom Charity

CNN.com

Jan 8, 2013

Streep fans, I think you're going to enjoy this one. I know I did.

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David Denby

The New Yorker

Jan 8, 2013

The film, a rehab job on a beached marriage, displays the most tender respect, the most exquisite tact, and yet it would be completely unwatchable -- an outright embarrassment -- with any other actors than Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Oct 18, 2024

4/5

The film is neatly and perfectly packed with enough comedy to please audiences and enough drama to be taken seriously as not just a sex farce for the senior crowd.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 11, 2020

3.5/4.0

Tommy Lee Jones may very well steal the film with one of his most emotionally satisfying and complex performances.

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PJ Nabarro

Patrick Nabarro

Oct 31, 2019

2/5

Is having Meryl Steep's character practising her fellatio technique on a banana really all the material they could come up with?

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Monica M

@cineveritas47 Mar 1, 2026

I did enjoy the very real relationship dynamics of couples.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Feb 12, 2026

Rated PG-13 for Sexuality and Mature Thematic Content.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Aug 26, 2025

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Elaine D

@RT46418087 Aug 25, 2024

A gem. Wonderful performances from Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep. Low key but riveting.

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B S

@RT78205944 Mar 24, 2024

Not sure why the low scorers were expecting hijinks and giggles and special effects. This is the most underrated movie ever. maybe because it is the most honest portrayal, of a long-term ,married couple, who let life and excuses and acceptance get in their way. Talk about being in a rut and being complacent about it. Kay decided to DO something about her life, her sadness her loneliness and wanted Arnold to find his way back as well. Tommy played Arnold perfectly and Meryl played Kate perfectly. The story line can be a wake call for many who have allowed themselves to fall and stay in a rut. Loved the storyline, loved the acting and i even like Steve in this movie. If the story doesn't resonate with you NOW… it could in the future. Kay found her voice and threw a Hail Mary to save her loveless marriage (that her husband had no clue was boring, unfulfilling, and depressing. He was happy to get the one fried egg, one alice of breakfast and coffee EVERY morning…. go Kay, find your happiness and IF it's with Arnold YAY! Love this movie so much! Highly recommend tor longterm couples… watch, listen and learn!

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KB B

@Okbullard Jan 16, 2024

This was such a great film with exceptional acting and storyline. I mean come on, Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones who were both excellent choices for the leads. It's definitely worth the watch.

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Synopsis

Long-married couple Kay (Meryl Streep) and Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones) love each other, but after so many years together, Kay feels the need to spice things up and reconnect with her husband. Hearing of a renowned marriage counselor (Steve Carell) in the town of Great Hope Springs, Kay manages to persuade her stubborn mate to attend a retreat with her. As they shed their bedroom hang-ups, Kay and Arnold find that the real challenge is reigniting the spark that originally brought them together.

Director: David Frankel
Producer: Todd Black, Guymon Casady
Screenwriter: Vanessa Taylor
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Escape Artists, Film 360
Rating: PG-13 (Sexuality|Mature Thematic Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 8, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 4, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $63.5M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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