High Hopes

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Criterion Channel

Top Cast

Phil Davis

Cyril Bender

Ruth Sheen

Shirley

Edna Doré

Mrs Bender

Philip Jackson

Martin Burke

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