Hopeless (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2000, Hopeless is a comedy and drama film directed by Stephen Hickey, running about 82 minutes. “An Unromantic Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For the last two years, Ben has watched his best friend Phil have a sickeningly fantastic relationship with Maryann, the woman Phil snatched from under his nose. When Phil says he’s moving to Australia, this ‘perfect’ relationship starts to fall apart. Maryann asks Ben to fix things up. Unfortunately the more time Ben spends with Maryann, the more he’s attracted to her.
Who’s in it. Hopeless stars Phil Pinner as Ben, Adam Gardiner as Richard, Mia Blake as Maryann and Erica Lowe as Wendy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Hopeless has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hopeless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hopeless tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hopeless (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hopeless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hopeless worth watching?
- Hopeless holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hopeless?
- Hopeless stars Phil Pinner, Adam Gardiner, Mia Blake, Erica Lowe and Scott Wills.
- When was Hopeless released?
- Hopeless was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.