Hope and Glory
Seen it?1987 | 113 min | Drama, War, Family
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), it collected a shelf of major awards and audiences rate it highly (6.9 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families and history buffs. If you loved Empire of the Sun or The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
A middle-aged man recalls his childhood growing up in and around London during World War II.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 5 Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 12 more BAFTAs. Plus 13 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 88K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Boorman
- Sarah MilesGrace Rohan
- David HaymanClive Rohan
- Derrick O'ConnorMac
- Susan WooldridgeMolly
- Ian BannenGrandfather George
- Sammi DavisDawn Rohan
- Jean-Marc BarrBruce
- Sebastian Rice-EdwardsBill Rohan
- Geraldine MuirSue Rohan
- Annie LeonGrandma