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Hilary and Jackie

1998Movie2 h 1 min

DramaMusic
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic787.9Rotten Tomatoes88%83%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about a real life story and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Movies with

Story

The true story of two sisters who shared a passion, a madness, and a man.

The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Sisterhood
  • Classical Music
  • Tragic Life Story
  • Complex Relationships
  • Psychological Depth
  • Emotional Intensity
  • British Cinema

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Anand Tucker
Written by
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Produced by
Andy Paterson, Nicolas Kent
Music by
Barrington Pheloung

Everyone

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Facts

December 30, 1998 · 2 h 1 min · Suicide Themes

Released
December 30, 1998
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
27 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Hilary and Jackie?"

Questions about Hilary and Jackie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hilary and Jackie?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Hilary and Jackie from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Hilary and Jackie worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 78).

Will I feel good after watching Hilary and Jackie?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Hilary and Jackie plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.