Movie

High Hopes

★ 7.1(100)19891h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Mike Leigh
Release date: 1989-01-13
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Box office: $1,192,322
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: British Screen Productions

High Hopes — trailer

About High Hopes

High Hopes is a 1989 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Mike Leigh, starring Phil Davis, Ruth Sheen and Edna Doré. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 100 viewers. Below you can see where to watch High Hopes in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Phil Davis

Cyril Bender

Ruth Sheen

Shirley

Edna Doré

Mrs Bender

Philip Jackson

Martin Burke

Heather Tobias

Valerie

Lesley Manville

Lætitia Boothe-Brain

David Bamber

Rupert Boothe-Brain

Cheryl Prime

Martin's Girlfriend

Judith Scott

Suzi

Jason Watkins

Wayne

Diane-Louise Jordan

Chemist Shop Assistant

Linda Beckett

Receptionist

Themes & keywords

london, englandworking classclass differencesfamilyelderly lady

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch High Hopes in New Zealand?+

High Hopes is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is High Hopes on Netflix?+

High Hopes is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is High Hopes?+

High Hopes has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in High Hopes?+

High Hopes stars Phil Davis, Ruth Sheen, Edna Doré, Philip Jackson and Heather Tobias.

When did High Hopes come out?+

High Hopes is a 1989 movie directed by Mike Leigh.

What genre is High Hopes?+

High Hopes is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed High Hopes?+

High Hopes was directed by Mike Leigh.