Where Hope Grows (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2014, Where Hope Grows is a drama film directed by Chris Dowling, running about 95 minutes. “An unexpected journey. An unexpected friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Calvin Campbell is a former professional baseball player sent to an early retirement due to his panic attacks at the plate. Even though he had all the talent for the big leagues, he struggles with the curveballs life has thrown him. Today, he mindlessly sleepwalks through his days and the challenge of raising his teenager daughter. His life is in a slow downward spiral when it is suddenly awakened and invigorated by the most unlikely person – Produce, a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store.
Who’s in it. Where Hope Grows stars Danica McKellar as Susan Malcolm, William Zabka as Milton Malcolm, Kerr Smith as Mitch Minniear and McKaley Miller as Katie Campbell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Where Hope Grows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Angel Studios and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where Hope Grows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where Hope Grows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where Hope Grows (2014)?
- In US, Where Hope Grows is available to stream on Angel Studios, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where Hope Grows worth watching?
- Where Hope Grows holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where Hope Grows?
- Where Hope Grows stars Danica McKellar, William Zabka, Kerr Smith, McKaley Miller and Kristoffer Polaha.