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High Hopes 1989

Shirley and Cyril, a working-class couple in London, face the complexities of daily life, balancing family responsibilities and personal dreams. Cyril’s mother deals with the realities of aging, while Shirley grapples with her desire for a child, complicated by Cyril’s socialist beliefs. Through the ups and downs, Shirley provides stability and strength for their unconventional family, demonstrating resilience and humor in the face of everyday struggles.

Shirley and Cyril, a working-class couple in London, face the complexities of daily life, balancing family responsibilities and personal dreams. Cyril’s mother deals with the realities of aging, while Shirley grapples with her desire for a child, complicated by Cyril’s socialist beliefs. Through the ups and downs, Shirley provides stability and strength for their unconventional family, demonstrating resilience and humor in the face of everyday struggles.

Does High Hopes have end credit scenes?

No!

High Hopes does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for High Hopes

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Metacritic

84

Metascore

7.8

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

92%

TOMATOMETER

review

85%

User Score

IMDb

7.4 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

71

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for High Hopes

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5th Independent Spirit Awards 1990

Nomination

Best Foreign Film

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1988 High Hopes Official Trailer 1 British Screen Productions

High Hopes (1988) Trailer

Cars Featured in High Hopes

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Austin

1976

FX4

Bedford

CF

BMW

1976

3 E21

Citroën

1980

2CV 6

Fiat

1982

X1/9

Ford

1965

Cortina MkI

Ford

1980

Cortina MkV

Ford

1971

Escort MkI

Ford

1981

Escort Van MkII

Ford

1982

Granada MkII

High Hopes Themes and Keywords

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High Hopes Other Names and Titles

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