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Hilary and Jackie
Hilary and Jackie
7.5
/10
495 Ratings

HILARY AND JACKIE

Directed by Anand Tucker
United Kingdom, 1998
Biography, Drama, Music

Synopsis

Iris Du Pré inspires a love of music in her daughters. Cellist Jackie outshines her flutist sister when she in the international spotlight. Meanwhile, Hilary builds a happy family life. When Jackie buckles in the world of elite classical musicians, she turns to Hilary for help.

Synopsis

Iris Du Pré inspires a love of music in her daughters. Cellist Jackie outshines her flutist sister when she in the international spotlight. Meanwhile, Hilary builds a happy family life. When Jackie buckles in the world of elite classical musicians, she turns to Hilary for help.

Our take

Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths both received Oscar® nominations for their fiery performances in this spellbinding tale. Based on a true story, director Anand Tucker masterfully shifts between viewpoints to form a compassionate portrait of sibling rivalry and musical genius.