

Hilary and Jackie
“The true story of two sisters who shared a passion, a madness, and a man.”
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.
Where to watch Hilary and Jackie in United States
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Where is Hilary and Jackie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Booh Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Google Play Movies |
About Hilary and Jackie
Hilary and Jackie is a 1998 English-language drama and music film directed by Anand Tucker. The cast is led by Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Hilary and Jackie was produced by Oxford Films and Film4 Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 30, 1998.
- Director
- Anand Tucker
- Writers
- Frank Cottrell Boyce
- Release date
- December 30, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Oxford Films, Film4 Productions
Hilary and Jackie cast & crew
Hilary and Jackie was directed by Anand Tucker and written by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
The cast features Emily Watson as Jackie du Pré, Rachel Griffiths as Hilary du Pré, James Frain as Daniel Barenboim, David Morrissey as Kiffer Finzi, Charles Dance as Derek du Pré, and Celia Imrie as Iris du Pré.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Barrington Pheloung, cinematography is by David Johnson, and it was produced by Nicolas Kent and Andy Paterson.
Is Hilary and Jackie worth watching?
Hilary and Jackie holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 115 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, Hilary and Jackie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hilary and Jackie
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Cast of Hilary and Jackie

Emily Watson
Jackie du Pré

Rachel Griffiths
Hilary du Pré

James Frain
Daniel Barenboim

David Morrissey
Kiffer Finzi

Charles Dance
Derek du Pré

Celia Imrie
Iris du Pré

Rupert Penry-Jones
Piers du Pré

Bill Paterson
Cello Teacher
Auriol Evans
Young Jackie
Keylee Jade Flanders
Young Hilary

Nyree Dawn Porter
Dame Margot Fonteyn

Maggie McCarthy
Margaret
Hilary and Jackie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hilary and Jackie in United States?
Hilary and Jackie is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Hilary and Jackie in?
Hilary and Jackie is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hilary and Jackie?
Hilary and Jackie runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Hilary and Jackie rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 115 ratings.











