Hilary and Jackie

Hilary and Jackie

The true story of two sisters who shared a passion, a madness, and a man.

Directed by Anand Tucker

Produced by Oxford Films, Film4 Productions

1998121 min6.6 / 10

A deeply intimate, melancholic portrait of two sisters bound by music, rivalry, and tragedy, told through the lens of loss and complicated love.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Hilary and Jackie sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Hilary and Jackie end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Hilary and Jackie scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Hilary and Jackie violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Hilary and Jackie easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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37/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity60

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Surprise12

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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