Product Details

• Actors: Christine Lahti, Jena Malone, Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey D. Sams, Mary Ellen Trainor
• Directors: Goldie Hawn
• Writers: Kerry Kennedy
• Producers: Goldie Hawn, Amanda DiGiulio, Anthea Sylbert, Bill Finnegan, Patricia Finnegan
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Turner Home Ent
• VHS Release Date: October 5, 1999
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0780621689
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,862 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Coming-of-age period drama involving a young tomboy who challenges her small, segregation-era southern town to confront bitter truths after her black playmate dies in a fire at the movie house run by her bigoted uncle.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In the tradition of "To Kill a Mockingbird", March 29, 1999

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Miriam A. Kilmer "Owner, Rising Dove Bookstore" (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hope [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Jena Malone's acting is pure poetry. Inspired by her dancing teacher's faith in her, Hope clings to her dreams despite the awful circumstances of her childhood. In the tradition of "To Kill a Mockingbird," her pure honesty overcomes the bigotry of her surroundings. I sincerely hope this film will be re-released, and acquire the critical acclaim and popularity it so richly deserves

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, December 6, 1999

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WanderingStorm (Sycamore, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hope [VHS] (VHS Tape)

while watching TV late one night, I stumbled on this movie. I watched it twice, and both times,I missed the title. I was so moved by this film that I HAD to find it...now..I can't wait to get more people to see it, and enjoy it.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Memory for Life, January 16, 2012

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Judy Werlinger - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hope [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My daughter was actually pulled from the extras and was given a part in the movie. She is grown now and still aspires to be an actress. I wish there were more acting opportunities in Texas. Hope is a wonderful movie that all baby boomers can relate with. Kudos to Goldie and Maureen for being lovely people to work with. The experience was one we will cherrish forever. Going to the premier in New York was icing on the cake!

This is a movie your whole family could benefit from watching

Judy Werlinger