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Two sisters, one cello, and a love triangle that'll wreck your evening plans.
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IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Audience Score
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Hilary and Jackie (1998)

sibling sabotagemusical melodramaBritish repression

Overview

DramaMusic

The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.

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Content warning
musiciansibling relationshipconcertcareersister sister relationshiplondon, englandsibling rivalrycellistmultiple sclerosiscello+2 more

Standout Aspects

Acting

Emily Watson's cello possession is genuinely unhinged.

Score

Elgar's Cello Concerto will haunt your Spotify for weeks.

Writing

Sisterhood so toxic it makes Succession look wholesome.

Best for:Solo: Crying alone with wine and no witnesses.·Date Night: Test if they can handle emotional devastation together.·Rewatch: Catch which sister you're actually rooting for this time.
Heads up:Emotional: Multiple sclerosis progression shown in raw, unflinching detail.·Sexual Content: Unconventional marriage arrangement includes shared husband situation.
Anand Tucker

Director

Anand Tucker

ReleasedDec 30, 1998
Runtime2h 1m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Film4 Productions
Oxford Films

Top Cast

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Jackie du Pré

Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths

Hilary du Pré

James Frain

James Frain

Daniel Barenboim

David Morrissey

David Morrissey

Kiffer Finzi

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Derek du Pré

Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie

Iris du Pré

Rupert Penry-Jones

Rupert Penry-Jones

Piers du Pré

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Cello Teacher

Nyree Dawn Porter

Nyree Dawn Porter

Dame Margot Fonteyn

Maggie McCarthy

Maggie McCarthy

Margaret

Vernon Dobtcheff

Vernon Dobtcheff

Professor Bentley

Delia Lindsay

Delia Lindsay

Tweedy Woman

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Emily Watson learned cello for months but was dubbed by actual cellist Caroline Dale; the bow work is all hers though.

Cultural

The real Hilary du Pré disputed the film's portrayal, calling it 'grossly exaggerated' — the sisters' actual relationship remains contested territory.

YouTube

Hilary and Jackie Official Trailer #1 - Charles Dance Movie (1998) HD

Hilary and Jackie Official Trailer #1 - Charles Dance Movie (1998) HD

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