# Hilary and Jackie (1998)

> Two gifted British sisters find their musical bond transformed by rivalry, fame, desire, and the devastating pressures of artistic greatness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/31297

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Anand Tucker
- Cast: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey, Charles Dance, Celia Imrie, Rupert Penry-Jones, Bill Paterson
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0150915/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wrenching, intimate, melancholic, quiet evening, classical music night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of sibling rivalry and the pursuit of musical greatness.

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