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High Hopes (1989): movie guide
High Hopes (1989) is a Comedy, Drama running about 108 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 103 votes. Notable cast includes Phil Davis, Ruth Sheen, Edna Doré, Philip Jackson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1989-01-13
- Runtime: 108 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1989-01-13
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What is High Hopes about?
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.
Cast highlights
High Hopes features Phil Davis, Ruth Sheen, Edna Doré, Philip Jackson, Heather Tobias, Lesley Manville. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1989-01-13. Runtime: 108 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (103 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover High Hopes on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is High Hopes?
- High Hopes is listed as Comedy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is High Hopes?
- High Hopes runs about 108 minutes.
- Who stars in High Hopes?
- Cast highlights include Phil Davis, Ruth Sheen, Edna Doré, Philip Jackson, Heather Tobias, Lesley Manville.
- Does Cinema Box stream High Hopes?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track High Hopes?
- Open the High Hopes page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
