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Floating (1997): Cast

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Floating is a 1997 drama directed by William Roth, starring Norman Reedus as Van, Chad Lowe and Casey Affleck. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Floating (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
William Roth
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Floating About?

The premise of Floating without spoilers.

After a car crash leaves Van financially and emotionally broke, his friends head to college while he stays to care for his disabled, alcoholic father. Isolated, he joins two local punks and slips into crime. Meeting Doug, a charismatic figure who seems to have everything Van wants, forces both to confront their hidden demons.

Floating Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • gay secondary character
  • porn magazine
  • gay interest
  • underwater scene
  • young man
  • young
  • man
  • gay character
  • breaking and entering
  • skinny dipping
  • marijuana
  • boxer shorts
+30 more
  • bare chested male
  • voice over narration
  • kitchen
  • family relationships
  • reference to a white picket fence
  • video
  • wheelchair
  • tin soldier
  • rowboat
  • rock music
  • rock concert
  • push ups
  • smoking marijuana
  • piano
  • night swimming
  • lake
  • golf club
  • ford mustang
  • female nudity
  • father son relationship
  • double amputee
  • burglary
  • burglar alarm
  • bong
  • alcoholic
  • arm wrestling
  • tattoo
  • high school friends
  • swimming
  • bereavement
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Cast & crew

Floating Cast & Characters

Norman Reedus leads the cast as Van, with Chad Lowe as Doug and Casey Affleck as Prep #1. Directed by William Roth; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

Floating Trailers & Videos

The teaser of Floating.

Norman Reedus film ~ Floating ~
Details

Floating Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Плавание” and “Flotando”.

Also known as
  • Плавание
  • Flotando
  • 漂流
  • Плавання
  • На плаву

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FAQ

Floating FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Floating, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Floating?

Floating runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Floating released?

Floating was released on February 20, 1997.

Who directed Floating?

Floating was directed by William Roth.

More films by William Roth

Who is in the cast of Floating?

Floating stars Norman Reedus as Van, Chad Lowe as Doug and Casey Affleck as Prep #1, among 12 credited actors.

Does Floating have a post-credit scene?

No. Floating has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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