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🎬 Movie

High Hopes

1989 · 108 min Comedy Drama
⭐ 7.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1989
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Mike Leigh
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (97 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Mike Leigh

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

🎭 Cast

Phil Davis

Phil Davis

Cyril Bender
Ruth Sheen

Ruth Sheen

Shirley
Edna Doré

Edna Doré

Mrs Bender
Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

Martin Burke
Heather Tobias

Heather Tobias

Valerie
Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Lætitia Boothe-Brain
David Bamber

David Bamber

Rupert Boothe-Brain
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Cheryl Prime

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Judith Scott

Suzi
Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins

Wayne

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