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Forces of Nature 1999

Heartbroken after a painful split, Ben finds himself on a disastrous trip to New York City.  Thrown into hilarious encounters and unexpected connections, he may just discover that love can bloom in the most surprising places.

Heartbroken after a painful split, Ben finds himself on a disastrous trip to New York City. Thrown into hilarious encounters and unexpected connections, he may just discover that love can bloom in the most surprising places.

Does Forces of Nature have end credit scenes?

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Forces of Nature does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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User Score

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Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Forces of Nature

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Ben Holmes, portrayed by Ben Affleck, is an unassuming blurb writer residing in the vibrant city of New York. His job? Crafting the enticing short descriptions found on the covers of hardcover novels. As he prepares to step into a new chapter of his life, Ben is engaged and gearing up for a wedding with his fiancée, Bridget (played by Maura Tierney). He attends a bachelor party thrown by his best friend Alan, a night that quickly takes an unexpected turn when Ben’s grandfather suffers a heart attack due to the antics of a nearby stripper.

With the wedding in Savannah, Georgia looming on the horizon, Ben finds himself onboard a flight that spirals into chaos when a bird strikes one of the plane’s engines, resulting in a terrifying emergency. His anxiety about flying overwhelms him, and with his travel plans in disarray after Alan is delayed due to an oversight—forgetting the wedding rings—Ben must seek alternative transportation. It’s here that he meets the vivacious Sarah, wonderfully brought to life by Sandra Bullock, whose carefree attitude stands in stark contrast to Ben’s increasingly frayed nerves.

As fate would have it, Ben and Sarah decide to embark on an impromptu road trip to Savannah, alongside an eccentric fellow passenger, Vic (Jack Kehler), but things quickly spiral out of control. With Vic’s reckless behavior leading to their arrest, Sarah reveals the tick of a ticking clock—she needs to reach Savannah to secure a substantial financial deal that hinges on her timely arrival. After a narrow escape from the clutches of the law, Ben and Sarah hop aboard a train, only to find themselves en route to Chicago instead of their intended destination.

The journey together brings Ben and Sarah closer, and as they share a heartfelt moment screaming into the breathtaking scenery from the top of a train car, Ben begins grappling with his feelings about his impending marriage. Sarah, who has experienced her own share of heartache—having been married twice—shares insights into her past, including her battle to finalize the sale of a bagel shop set up with her estranged husband, Carl.

As their adventure leads them further into obstacles, including a hurricane encroaching on Savannah, Ben becomes increasingly enamored with Sarah. They pull off an audacious ruse pretending to be husband and wife to gain access to resources for their journey. This scheme adds a layer of complexity to Ben’s already tumultuous emotions, as he confesses to his parents about Sarah, only to be reminded by his mother that he is destined for Bridget.

With tensions rising, romantic sparks ignite during a passionate encounter, but the reality of his commitment to Bridget weighs heavily on Ben. The winding road leads to a cascade of comical yet challenging scenarios—including a jaunt into a gay bar where Ben must dance to earn money for a car. Each unexpected event further complicates Ben’s decision about his future with Bridget.

As the dramatic weather pushes Ben and Sarah to abandon their car, they race towards Savannah through the storm, culminating in a heart-wrenching realization for Ben when he finds Bridget and declares his love for her. Witnessing this reunion, Sarah, who has been the beacon of adventure and spontaneity in Ben’s life, quietly slips away, feeling the bittersweet pangs of her own unattainable dreams.

In the end, while Ben and Bridget celebrate their love in a picturesque Hawaiian honeymoon, Sarah begins her own journey toward reconciliation with her son. As Ben reflects on the tumultuous yet transformative events, he hopes for Sarah’s happiness and freedom to explore her own path, perhaps knowing that she filled in the missing pieces of his unexpected adventure.

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Cars Featured in Forces of Nature

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Buick

1961

LeSabre

Buick

1973

Riviera

Chevrolet

1982

Camaro

Chevrolet

1986

Caprice

Chevrolet

1991

Caprice

Chevrolet

1991

Cavalier Wagon

Chevrolet

1950

Styleline De Luxe

Dodge

1979

St. Regis

Ford

1993

Crown Victoria

Ford

1998

Crown Victoria

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