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High Hopes

7.019891h 48mPGMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorMike Leigh
WriterMike Leigh
ProducersTom Donald·Simon Channing Williams

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Not available in India
Streaming in 7 other countries

High Hopes isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Canada, France, Guernsey, Ireland and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Mike Leigh

PDPhil Davis
Phil Davis
Cyril Bender
RSRuth Sheen
Ruth Sheen
Shirley
EDEdna Doré
Edna Doré
Mrs Bender
PJPhilip Jackson
Philip Jackson
Martin Burke
HTHeather Tobias
Heather Tobias
Valerie
LMLesley Manville
Lesley Manville
Lætitia Boothe-Brain
DBDavid Bamber
David Bamber
Rupert Boothe-Brain
CP
Cheryl Prime
Martin's Girlfriend
JS
Judith Scott
Suzi
JWJason Watkins
Jason Watkins
Wayne
DJDiane-Louise Jordan
Diane-Louise Jordan
Chemist Shop Assistant
LBLinda Beckett
Linda Beckett
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High Hopes — streaming FAQ

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Is High Hopes on Netflix?

No, High Hopes is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

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