Where to watch High Hopes(1989)
In the United States, High Hopes is available to stream on Criterion Channel.
Where to stream High Hopes
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
High Hopes plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- January 13, 1989
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Directed by
- Mike Leigh
- Country
- United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 103 votes
High Hopes trailer
Cast
Phil DavisCyril Bender
Ruth SheenShirley
Edna DoréMrs Bender
Philip JacksonMartin Burke
Heather TobiasValerie
Lesley ManvilleLætitia Boothe-Brain
David BamberRupert Boothe-Brain- Cheryl PrimeMartin's Girlfriend
- Judith ScottSuzi
Jason WatkinsWayne
FAQ
Where can I watch High Hopes?
In the United States, High Hopes is available to stream on Criterion Channel.
How long is High Hopes?
High Hopes runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
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