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Hillsborough

1996Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

DramaTV Movie
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about society and history, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Story

Drama based on the real life events of April 1989, when ninety-six Liverpool supporters were crushed to death during an F.A. Cup Semi-Final match against Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium. This movie follows three Liverpudlian families before the match, during the tragedy and at the ensuing court battles which tried to decide who was to blame and what went wrong.

Feels like

  • Docudrama
  • Historical Tragedy
  • Social Justice
  • Grief and Loss
  • British Cinema
  • Working-Class Story
  • Political Corruption
  • Courtroom Drama
  • Powerful Performances

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Charles McDougall
Written by
Jimmy McGovern
Produced by
Nicola Shindler
Music by
Rob Lane

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Facts

September 11, 1996 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
September 11, 1996
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Agony of the Feet, Divorce Assets Conflict, Establishing Shot +7

  • Agony of the Feet
  • Divorce Assets Conflict
  • Establishing Shot
  • The End Is Nigh
  • Passionate Sports Girl
  • Skewed Priorities
  • Shout-Out
  • Talking Heads
  • Stock Footage
  • Trying Not to Cry

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Hillsborough worth watching?"

Questions about Hillsborough

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hillsborough worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8).

Is Hillsborough okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Hillsborough plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Hillsborough?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for melancholy and 9 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.