Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
High Hopes was released on January 13, 1989.
The runtime of High Hopes is 1h 48m.
High Hopes is a Comedy, Drama movie.
High Hopes has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.
High Hopes is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
High Hopes was directed by Mike Leigh.
The main cast of High Hopes includes Phil Davis, Ruth Sheen, Edna Doré.
High Hopes is originally in English.