Where Hope Grows (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Where Hope Grows is a 2015 drama directed by Chris Dowling, starring Kristoffer Polaha and David DeSanctis. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Chris Dowling
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Where Hope Grows About?
The premise of Where Hope Grows without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a baseball career derailed by anxiety, Calvin Campbell feels disconnected from his teenage daughter and adrift in his life. His world is unexpectedly brightened by Produce, a cheerful and engaging grocery store clerk with Down syndrome. Through their developing friendship, Calvin rediscovers humor, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose, learning valuable lessons about acceptance and the importance of human connection.
Where Hope Grows Cast
Kristoffer Polaha leads the cast, with David DeSanctis. Directed by Chris Dowling.
- Director Chris Dowling
More from Chris Dowling
More films directed by Chris Dowling, best-rated first: Run the Race, Bad Counselors and Rock Slyde.
Where Hope Grows Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Where Hope Grows 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
6 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Where Hope Grows Plot Summary
What happens in Where Hope Grows from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Professional baseball player Calvin Campbell finds himself at a crossroads after a disappointing stint with the Detroit Tigers, prompting him to return to his roots in Louisville, Kentucky. Struggling with personal demons, he spirals into a pit of self-loathing and alcohol, allowing years to slip by while neglecting his 16-year-old daughter, Katie. In her search for connection, Katie seeks solace in unhealthy relationships, burdening Calvin with guilt over his failures as a father.
Full summary
The whole story of Where Hope Grows, scene by scene
Where Hope Grows Box Office
Where Hope Grows grossed $1.2 million worldwide. $1.2 million came from the US and Canada and $3,072 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
- International
- $3.1K
Where Hope Grows Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Where Hope Grows.
How Well Do You Know Where Hope Grows?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What profession did Calvin Campbell leave behind?
Cars in Where Hope Grows
18 cars on screen, including the 2003 SAAB 9-3 Cabrio and the 2001 Ford Ranger.
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2003 SAAB 9-3 Cabrio Main role -
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1997 Jeep Wrangler Important role -
2010 Mercedes-Benz C 300 W204 Important role
Where Hope Grows Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Donde Crece la Esperanza” and “El poder de la esperanza”.
- Also known as
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- Donde Crece la Esperanza
- El poder de la esperanza
- 希望生长的地方
- Onde Nasce a Esperança
- Anioł Nowej Nadziei
- Les racines de l'espoir
- Jak roste naděje
- Where Hope Grows - Nulla è perduto
- במקום בו צומחת תקווה
- Где живет мечта
- Ahol a remény terem
- Kur Įsižiebia Viltis
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- 重燃心希望
- Môj skutočný priateľ
- Kur vairojas cerība
- Rădăcinile speranței
- 뜻밖의 우정
- Де живе мрія
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Where Hope Grows FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Where Hope Grows, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Where Hope Grows?
Where Hope Grows runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Where Hope Grows released?
Where Hope Grows was released on May 15, 2015.
Who directed Where Hope Grows?
Where Hope Grows was directed by Chris Dowling.
More films by Chris Dowling Who is in the cast of Where Hope Grows?
Where Hope Grows stars Kristoffer Polaha and David DeSanctis.
How much did Where Hope Grows make at the box office?
Where Hope Grows grossed $1.2 million worldwide ($1.2 million domestic, $3,072 international).
How is Where Hope Grows rated?
Where Hope Grows has 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic, 68% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Where Hope Grows have a post-credit scene?
No. Where Hope Grows has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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