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Hilary and Jackie

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

6.6(119)19982h 1m4

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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Status
Released
Budget
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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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Behind the camera

Director

Anand Tucker

Produced in

United Kingdom

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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

    7/10

    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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