High Hopes(1989)
High Hopes Synopsis
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.
High Hopes (1989) is a comedy and drama film directed by Mike Leigh, released on January 13, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Phil Davis, Ruth Sheen, Edna Doré and Philip Jackson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 102 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Leigh
- Writers:
- Mike Leigh
- Producers:
- Simon Channing Williams, Victor Glynn
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Pratt
- Composer:
- Andrew Dickson
- Production:
- British Screen Productions, Portman Productions, Film4 Productions
- Revenue:
- $1,192,322
- Status:
- Released
High Hopes (1989) Trailer
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High Hopes (1988) Trailer
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1988 High Hopes Official Trailer 1 British Screen Productions
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High Hopes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Phil Davis
as Cyril Bender
Ruth Sheen
as Shirley
Edna Doré
as Mrs Bender
Philip Jackson
as Martin Burke
Heather Tobias
as Valerie
Lesley Manville
as Lætitia Boothe-Brain
David Bamber
as Rupert Boothe-Brain
- Cheryl Prime
Cheryl Prime
as Martin's Girlfriend
- Judith Scott
Judith Scott
as Suzi
Jason Watkins
as Wayne
Diane-Louise Jordan
as Chemist Shop Assistant
Linda Beckett
as Receptionist
Key crew
Directed by Mike Leigh, written by Mike Leigh, produced by Simon Channing Williams and Victor Glynn.
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High Hopes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 102 ratings.
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High Hopes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch High Hopes online?
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High Hopes (1989) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in High Hopes?
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The main cast of High Hopes (1989) includes Phil Davis, Ruth Sheen, Edna Doré, Philip Jackson and Heather Tobias. The film was directed by Mike Leigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was High Hopes released?
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High Hopes was released on January 13, 1989 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is High Hopes worth watching?
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High Hopes (1989) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 102 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for High Hopes?
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Yes. The official High Hopes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.