| Overall: | C+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | A |
| Sexual Content: | C |
| Language: | C |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B- |
| Run Time: | 100 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 03 Dec 2012 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
| See Canadian Ratings | |
| How We Determine Our Grades | |
This movie shares the same director as another Meryl Streep film,The Devil Wears Prada. Tommy Lee Jones is better known for his tough guy persona, as seen in Men in Black III and Captain America. And Steve Carell’s character could use some relationship advice in Dan in Real Life.
Home Video Extra Features
Home Video Notes: Hope Springs
Release Date: 4 December 2012
Hope Springs releases to home video with the following bonus extras:
- Director Commentary with David Frankel
- Gag Reel
- Exploring the Scene: Alternate Takes Gallery
- Inside the Perfect Marriage: Meryl Streep & Tommy Lee Jones featurette
Blu-ray Exclusive Special Features Include:
- Four Featurettes: An Intimate Look at Making Hope Springs, An Expert’s Guide to Everlasting Passion, The Doctor Is In: Steve Carell on Dr. Feld and The Passionate Performer

Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.