Forces of Nature
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55% Critic Match

Forces of Nature

He went from the eye of the storm, into the arms of a hurricane.

5.5 / 10 1999 1h 45mPG-13 English
RomanceComedy

Storyline

Ben Holmes, a professional book-jacket blurbologist, is trying to get to Savannah for his wedding. He just barely catches the last plane, but a seagull flies into the engine as the plane is taking off. All later flights are cancelled because of an approaching hurricane, so he is forced to hitch a ride in a Geo Metro with an attractive but eccentric woman named Sara.

Cast & Crew

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock

Sarah Lewis

Lead
Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck

Ben Holmes

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Bridget

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Alan

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

Virginia

Ronny Cox

Ronny Cox

Hadley

Michael Fairman

Michael Fairman

Richard Holmes

Janet Carroll

Janet Carroll

Barbara Holmes

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bronwen Hughes's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Forces of Nature is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker