Hope and Glory
The epic story of a world at war. And a boy at play.
1987 • 113 min • Drama · War · Family
Synopsis
A middle-aged man recalls his childhood growing up in and around London during World War II.
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 69 Audience · 223 · 100%
An impressionistic and often humorous look at a boy's childhood in London during World War II. Despite the war, life carries on with moments of joy, discovery, and resilience on the home front.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Wartime bombings and destruction are depicted
- Some mild language and childish crude humor
- Brief moments of tension and peril
What it models well
- Resilience in the face of adversity
- Family unity and support
- Finding joy amidst hardship
- The human spirit
Talk about it after
- How wartime experiences can shape a person
- The importance of community during difficult times
- How different people cope with stress and fear
- The challenges and unexpected freedoms of growing up during wartime
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Top billed cast
Director: John Boorman • Crew: John Boorman
Trailers & clips
Hope and Glory Official Trailer #1 - Ian Bannen Movie (1987) HD
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (223)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Franchise
- Billy Rohan Collection
- IMDb
- tt0093209
