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High Hopes at a glance
High Hopes is a 1989 comedy and drama film, running 1h 48m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1989-01-13
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 103 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmWorking-class couple Shirley and Cyril are in conflict over whether they should have children, their problems with 'yuppies' moving into the neighbourhood and outpricing them, and the advent of Cyril's ageing mother's seventieth birthday.
Cast
13 names
Phil DavisCyril Bender
Ruth SheenShirley
Edna DoréMrs Bender
Philip JacksonMartin Burke
Heather TobiasValerie
Lesley ManvilleLætitia Boothe-Brain
David BamberRupert Boothe-BrainCheryl PrimeMartin's Girlfriend
Judith ScottSuzi
Jason WatkinsWayne
Diane-Louise JordanChemist Shop Assistant
Linda BeckettReceptionistAliBaby
Questions about High Hopes
Quick answersWhere can I watch High Hopes in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, High Hopes is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is High Hopes suitable for children?
High Hopes is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is High Hopes on PelisPlus UK?
High Hopes has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is High Hopes about?
Working-class couple Shirley and Cyril are in conflict over whether they should have children, their problems with 'yuppies' moving into the neighbourhood and outpricing them, and the advent of Cyril's ageing mother's seventieth birthday.
How long is High Hopes?
High Hopes runs for 1h 48m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the High Hopes trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play 1988 High Hopes Official Trailer 1 British Screen Productions without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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