High Hopes (1989)
High Hopes is a 1989 comedy movie directed by Mike Leigh, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Phil Davis, Ruth Sheen and Edna Doré.
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.
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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.
When was High Hopes released?
High Hopes was released on 13 January 1989.
How long is High Hopes?
High Hopes runs 1h 48m.
Who made High Hopes?
High Hopes was directed by Mike Leigh.
Where can I watch High Hopes?
High Hopes is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch High Hopes
Stream: Criterion Channel
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 as Martin's Girlfriend
- Judith Scott as Suzi
- Jason Watkins as Wayne
- Diane-Louise Jordan as Chemist Shop Assistant
- Linda Beckett as Receptionist