High Hopes
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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Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel.
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High Hopes (1988) Trailer
1988 High Hopes Official Trailer 1 British Screen Productions
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Frequently asked questions about High Hopes
Where can I watch High Hopes in the United States?
High Hopes is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch High Hopes for free?
Not free in the United States right now. High Hopes needs a subscription to Criterion Channel.
What are the ratings for High Hopes?
High Hopes scores 7.0 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 78 on Metacritic.
Who stars in High Hopes?
High Hopes stars Phil Davis, Ruth Sheen, Edna Doré, Philip Jackson, and Heather Tobias. Mike Leigh is the director.
How long is High Hopes?
High Hopes runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
When did High Hopes come out?
High Hopes was released on January 13, 1989.
Which studio made High Hopes?
High Hopes was produced by British Screen Productions, Portman Productions, and Film4 Productions in the United Kingdom.
How much did High Hopes make at the box office?
High Hopes grossed $1,192,322 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.