Hope and Glory (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hope and Glory is a 1988 comedy drama directed by John Boorman, starring Ian Bannen, David Hayman and Sarah Miles. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $10 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 22 nominations, among them 5 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- John Boorman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia-Cannon-Warner
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hope and Glory About?
The premise of Hope and Glory without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the London Blitz, a young boy named Billy Rowan experiences a childhood defined by both terror and unexpected liberation. While nightly bombings shake the city, Billy and his friends find adventure exploring the rubble, searching for hidden treasures. The film follows Billy's family as they navigate the challenges of wartime, highlighting their resilience and the bittersweet nature of growing up against a backdrop of conflict. It's a poignant and humorous coming-of-age story directed by John Boorman.
Hope and Glory Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- school bombing
- london blitz
- world war two
- school
- warplane
- year 1939
- air raid siren
- premarital sex
- 1940s
- grandfather grandson relationship
- cricket the sport
- barrage balloon
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- boy
- 10 year old
- canadian soldier
- sex
- military police
- reference to winston churchill
- newsreel footage
- jitterbug
- slapped in the face
- dance hall
- bombing
- pregnant sister
- birth
- woman in labor
- caning
- corporal punishment
- reference to adolf hitler
- london england
- unwed pregnancy
- little boy
- explosion
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- brother sister relationship
- toy soldier
- newsreel
- gas mask
- fishing
- bomb
- bomb shelter
- air raid
- semi autobiographical
- brassiere
- firefighter
- lateness
- mirror
- movie theater
- band
Hope and Glory Cast
Ian Bannen leads the cast, with David Hayman and Sarah Miles. Directed by John Boorman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Boorman
Also Starring in Hope and Glory
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Hope and Glory Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hope and Glory 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 69% User score
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Hope and Glory Plot Summary
What happens in Hope and Glory from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens on September 3, 1939, marking the day when Britain declared war on Germany. It revolves around the Rowan family, comprising Billy, his sisters Sue and Dawn, alongside their parents Grace and Clive, who reside in a London suburb. As Clive enlists in the army, Grace finds herself alone with the children. She contemplates sending Billy and Sue away from the dangers of London but ultimately hesitates, choosing to keep them close at the last moment at the train station, dreading the thought of separation. As a result, Billy remains in London during the war’s early years.
Full summary
The whole story of Hope and Glory, scene by scene
Hope and Glory Box Office
Hope and Glory grossed $10 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10M
- US & Canada
- $10M
Hope and Glory Awards & Nominations
Hope and Glory won 1 award from 22 nominations, among them 5 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1988, with 1 win from 13 nominations.
1 win22 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1988 1 win · 13 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Susan Wooldridge
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Ian Bannen
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Sarah Miles
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Costume Design
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Oscars 1988 5 nominations- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Directing – John Boorman
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – John Boorman
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Golden Globes 1988 3 nominations- Nominated Best Director – John Boorman
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Screenplay – John Boorman
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Spirit Awards 1988 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
Hope and Glory Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hope and Glory.
How Well Do You Know Hope and Glory?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Hope and Glory
5 cars on screen, including the 1933 Armstrong Siddeley Long 15 and the 1941 BSA M20.
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1941 Fordson 7V Heavy Unit Minor role -
1937 Austin Big Seven Background role
Hope and Glory Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Hope and Glory - Der Krieg der Kinder” and “Hope and Glory: La guerre à sept ans”.
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- Hope and Glory - Der Krieg der Kinder
- Hope and Glory: La guerre à sept ans
- Hope and Glory (La guerre à sept ans)
- Hoffnung und Ruhm
- Esperança e Glória
- Anni '40
- Hope and Glory : La guerre à sept ans
- Esperanza y gloria
- תקווה ותהילה
- 희망과 영광
- Remény és dicsőség
- 希望与荣耀
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- Надежда и слава
- 戦場の小さな天使たち
- Naděje a sláva
- 希望與榮耀
- Umut ve Zafer
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Hope and Glory FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hope and Glory, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hope and Glory?
Hope and Glory runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Hope and Glory released?
Hope and Glory was released on February 19, 1988.
Who directed Hope and Glory?
Hope and Glory was directed by John Boorman.
More films by John Boorman Who is in the cast of Hope and Glory?
Hope and Glory stars Ian Bannen, David Hayman and Sarah Miles, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Hope and Glory make at the box office?
Hope and Glory grossed $10 million worldwide.
How is Hope and Glory rated?
Hope and Glory has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Hope and Glory win?
Hope and Glory won 1 award from 22 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1988.
Does Hope and Glory have a post-credit scene?
No. Hope and Glory has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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