Forces of Nature
“He went from the eye of the storm, into the arms of a hurricane.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Forces Of Nature - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-30
Top Cast
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Sandra Bullock
Sarah
Ben Affleck
Ben
Maura Tierney
Bridget
Steve Zahn
Alan
Blythe Danner
Virginia
Ronny Cox
Hadley
Michael Fairman
Richard
Janet Carroll
Barbara
Richard Schiff
Joe
David Strickland
Steve
Meredith Scott Lynn
Debbie
George D. Wallace
Max
Steve Hytner
Jack
John Doe
Carl
Jack Kehler
Vic
Anne Haney
Emma
Bert Remsen
Ned
Julie Ivey
Beth
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$93.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.25x
+$18.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bronwen Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Lawrence
- Original Score
- John Powell
- Original Title
- Forces of Nature
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $75M
- Worldwide Gross
- $93.9M
- Production Studios
- Roth/Arnold Productions, DreamWorks Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bronwen Hughes
Marc Lawrence
John Powell
Elliot Davis, Alexander Witt
Craig Wood
Ian Bryce, Susan Arnold, Donna Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Bryce
Producer
Donna Zakowska
Costume Design
Bronwen Hughes
Director
Lester Cohen
Production Design
Susan Arnold
Producer
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Donna Roth
Producer
Craig Wood
Editor
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Marc Lawrence
Writer
Cal Johnson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forces of Nature
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What is Forces of Nature about?
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.
Who directed Forces of Nature?
Forces of Nature was directed by Bronwen Hughes.
Who stars in Forces of Nature?
The principal cast of Forces of Nature includes Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck, Maura Tierney, Steve Zahn, Blythe Danner.
When was Forces of Nature released and how long is it?
Forces of Nature was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Forces of Nature?
Forces of Nature had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $93.9M at the worldwide box office (1.25 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Forces of Nature?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forces of Nature was composed by John Powell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forces of Nature?
Forces of Nature holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).