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Hilary and Jackie (1998)

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Reviews Counted: 42

Fresh: 37

Rotten:5

Average Rating: 7.5/10

Consensus: Brilliant performances, lush cinematography, and complex storytelling deserve audience's attention.

Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: The story of the brilliant concert cellist Jacqueline du Pre (Emily Watson), seen from the perspectives of her sister Hilary (Rachel Griffiths). While Jackie gains international fame and fortune,... The story of the brilliant concert cellist Jacqueline du Pre (Emily Watson), seen from the perspectives of her sister Hilary (Rachel Griffiths). While Jackie gains international fame and fortune, she secretly longs for the stable, normal life and family Hilary has built. Watson and Griffiths deliver impassioned, unforgettable performances as the troubled sisters. Based on the autobiographical novel "A Genius in the Family." [More]

Starring: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey

Starring: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey, Charles Dance, Celia Imrie

Director: Anand Tucker

Director: Anand Tucker
Screenwriter: Frank Cottrell Boyce
Producer: Andrew Paterson, Nicolas Kent
Composer: Barrington Pheloung

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Robin Clifford
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No, it's not a movie about two first ladies married to adulterous husbands.

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One of the best films of the year. An emotionally gripping tale about obsession, family and love.

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Nick Kimberley
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Shows the high price that must be paid by families with a genius in their midst.

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Gorgeous musical sequences and top-notch acting!

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