Hope and Glory (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1987, Hope and Glory is a comedy, drama, war and family film directed by John Boorman, running about 113 minutes. “The epic story of a world at war. And a boy at play.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A middle-aged man recalls his childhood growing up in and around London during World War II.
Who’s in it. Hope and Glory stars Sebastian Rice-Edwards as Bill, Geraldine Muir as Sue, Sarah Miles as Grace and David Hayman as Clive, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hope and Glory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9 at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hope and Glory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hope and Glory tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hope and Glory (1987)?
- In GB, Hope and Glory is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hope and Glory worth watching?
- Hope and Glory holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hope and Glory?
- Hope and Glory stars Sebastian Rice-Edwards, Geraldine Muir, Sarah Miles, David Hayman and Sammi Davis.