The Hope and the Glory

1984Movie1 h 0 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Sam, a quiet West Indian working as a London Transport ticket collector, strikes up an unlikely, but warm, friendship with Joe, an old man who has a room in the same house.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares.

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Crew

Directed by
Graeme Harper
Written by
Caryl Phillips
Produced by
Andrée Molyneux
Music by
Roger Limb

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Facts

April 25, 1984 · 1 h 0 min · Drama

Released
April 25, 1984
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Hope and the Glory worth watching?"

Questions about The Hope and the Glory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Hope and the Glory worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Hope and the Glory okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Hope and the Glory?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Hope and the Glory plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.