Message in a Bottle

A story of love lost and found.

19992h 11m6.3(857 votes)

RomanceDrama

Synopsis

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.

Message in a Bottle (1999) is a romance and drama film directed by Luis Mandoki. It stars Kevin Costner, Robin Wright, and Paul Newman. The film runs for 2 hours 11 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 857 votes.

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Director

Luis Mandoki

Cast

Kevin Costner

Garrett Blake

Robin Wright

Theresa Osborne

Paul Newman

Dodge Blake

John Savage

Johnny Land

Illeana Douglas

Lina Paul

Robbie Coltrane

Charlie Toschi

Jesse James

Jason Osborne

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Frequently Asked Questions About Message in a Bottle

Where can I watch Message in a Bottle?

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Who stars in Message in a Bottle?

Message in a Bottle stars Kevin Costner, Robin Wright, Paul Newman, and John Savage, and was directed by Luis Mandoki.

How long is Message in a Bottle?

Message in a Bottle has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes.

When did Message in a Bottle come out?

Message in a Bottle was released in 1999.

What genre is Message in a Bottle?

Message in a Bottle is a romance and drama film.

Is Message in a Bottle worth watching?

Message in a Bottle holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.