Hilary and Jackie
- Emily Watson stars in this true story about Jacqueline du Pré, a famed cellist whose glamorous but turbulent life clashes and contrasts with the quiet existence of her sister, Hilary (Rachel Griffiths). The close but complicated relationship between the sisters strains to the breaking point as a result of infidelity, jealousy and, finally, illness. Based on Hilary's controversial memoir, A Genius in the Family.
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- Cellist Jacqueline Du Pre and sister, in success and tragedy. Richly insightful. Read the review
- Rotten Tomatoes: Fresh 88%
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Consensus: Brilliant performances, lush cinematography, and complex storytelling deserve audience's attention.
Fresh: 37 Rotten: 5 Rotten Tomatoes page
- Top Rotten Tomatoes Critics
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GUTSY, moving, provocative, intelligent and thoroughly grown-up, Hilary and Jackie is one of the best movies of the year.
Jonathan Foreman, New York PostThe acting by Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths, playing Jackie and Hilary, respectively, as adults, is first-rate.
Peter Brunette, Film.comProfound and haunting! full review
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington PostAn extraordinary film! full review
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-TimesA flawed but powerful Shine-esque tale of love, music, and madness!
Kevin Maynard, Mr. ShowbizA superb biographical account of the tragic life of cellist Jacqueline Du Pre and of the complex relationship between her and her older sister!
Jack Mathews, Los Angeles TimesThe story is told in such a chopped-up way that it often seems pointless and certainly devoid of much-needed editing.
Bob Fenster, Arizona RepublicThis is as rich and powerful a film as has been released in 1998! full review
James Berardinelli, ReelViewsOne of the most insightful and wrenching portraits of the joys and tribulations of being a classical musician ever filmed. full review
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- Release Year: 1998
- MPAA Rating: R
- Runtime: 124 min
- Available From: Feb 01, 2010
- Available Until: Feb 01, 2013
- Remaining: 356 days left
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- Anand Tucker
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- Rachel Griffiths, Emily Watson, James Frain, Celia Imrie, David Morrissey, Charles Dance
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