

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.
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- Released
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- Language
- English
- career
- london, england
- concert
- sibling relationship
- musician
- cello
- cellist
- sibling rivalry
- flute
- flautist
- multiple sclerosis
- sister sister relationship
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical (limited)30 Dec 1998
CanadaCA
- PremiereToronto International Film Festival14 Sept 1998
CzechiaCZ
- Theatrical12+13 May 1999
ItalyIT
- PremiereVenice Film Festival5 Sept 1998
TürkiyeTR
- Theatrical30 Apr 1999
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Hilary and Jackie was released on 30 December 1998.
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CinemaSerf
11/20/2025
The tragic story of acclaimed cellist Jacqueline du Pré (Emily Watson) is one I was already familiar with, but I had no idea that her sister Hilary (Rachel Griffiths) was also an accomplished flautist nor that there was allegedly a bit of fluidity amidst their marital relationships. Initially, both are encouraged when they are very young by parents (Celia Imrie and Charles Dance) to practice hard and to play to their…
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