Message in a Bottle(1999)
“A story of love lost and found.”
Overview
A woman finds a romantic letter in a bottle washed ashore and tracks down the author, a widowed shipbuilder whose wife died tragically early. As a deep and mutual attraction blossoms, the man struggles to make peace with his past so that he can move on and find happiness.
Director
Luis Mandoki
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$80M
Revenue
$119M
Cast
Kevin Costner
as Garrett Blake
Robin Wright
as Theresa Osborne
Paul Newman
as Dodge Blake
John Savage
as Johnny Land
Illeana Douglas
as Lina Paul
Robbie Coltrane
as Charlie Toschi
Jesse James
as Jason Osborne
Bethel Leslie
as Marta Land
Tom Aldredge
as Hank Land
Viveka Davis
as Alva
Raphael Sbarge
as Andy
Rosemary Murphy
as Helen at the B&B
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$80M
Box Office
$119M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Bel Air Entertainment • Tig Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Message in a Bottle?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Message in a Bottle (1999).
What is Message in a Bottle about?▼
A woman finds a romantic letter in a bottle washed ashore and tracks down the author, a widowed shipbuilder whose wife died tragically early. As a deep and mutual attraction blossoms, the man struggles to make peace with his past so that he can move on and find happiness.
Who directed Message in a Bottle?▼
Message in a Bottle was directed by Luis Mandoki and released in 1999. It is a romance, drama film.
How long is Message in a Bottle?▼
Message in a Bottle has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in Message in a Bottle?▼
The cast of Message in a Bottle includes Kevin Costner as Garrett Blake, Robin Wright as Theresa Osborne, Paul Newman as Dodge Blake, John Savage as Johnny Land, Illeana Douglas as Lina Paul and more.
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