# Hope and Glory (1987)

> A boy turns the London Blitz into a strange playground as wartime chaos reshapes his family and childhood imagination.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20117

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama, War, Family
- Director: John Boorman
- Cast: Sebastian Rice-Edwards, Geraldine Muir, Sarah Miles, David Hayman, Sammi Davis, Derrick O'Connor, Susan Wooldridge, Jean-Marc Barr
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093209/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: nostalgic, witty, warm, reflective weekend viewing, historical film night

## Synopsis

A young boy finds adventure amidst the chaos of war-torn London, where every day is a new thrill.

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- [Overlord (1975)](https://ember.film/movie/37850)

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