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Hope and Glory

1987, Comedy/Drama, 1h 51m

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Movie Info

Director John Boorman drew from his own childhood experiences for this touching coming-of-age tale about a boy growing up in and around London during World War II. For young Billy Rowan (Sebastian Rice Edwards), the nightly bombings provide a frightening show, but they include opportunities to rummage through the rubble with friends in the mornings. As Billy plays, his family struggles to remain intact as they suffer through the anguish and losses of wartime.

Rating:

PG-13
Genre:

Comedy, Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

John Boorman
Producer:

John Boorman
Writer:

John Boorman
Release Date (Theaters):

Oct 9, 1987 original
Release Date (Streaming):

Jun 5, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA):

$9.4M
Runtime:

1h 51m
Distributor:

Columbia Pictures
Sound Mix:

Surround

Cast & Crew

Sebastian Rice-Edwards

Sebastian Rice-Edwards
Bill Rowen

Sarah Miles
Grace Rowen

David Hayman
Clive Rowen

Derrick O'Connor

Derrick O'Connor
Mac

Susan Wooldridge

Susan Wooldridge
Molly

Sammi Davis
Dawn Rowen

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Critic Reviews for Hope and Glory

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Full Review… Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader

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Audience Reviews for Hope and Glory

Mar 04, 2021

One of the better "coming of age" movies set against the backdrop of real history, probably because Boorman actually experienced this.

Alec B Super Reviewer
Jul 19, 2015

A very well made film about life during the second world war and the stoicism of the British people. Wonderfully acted and very heartfelt at times. The sequel to this (released this year) definitely does this justice but this is better.

Ian W Super Reviewer
Oct 16, 2013

The definitive film of a people under attack..a personal tale of maintaining your day to day life as the bombs rain down. It was the defiance of a people and it is captured ever so well by John Boorman.

John B Super Reviewer
Apr 26, 2013

Simply one of the best growing up movies out there. Stands the test of time.

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