Hope Gap
After nearly three decades of marriage collapse, a displaced woman must rebuild her identity while her adult son struggles with the fallout.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- intimate
- tense
- quiet evening
- reflective movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film strongest as an intimate showcase for its lead performances and seaside atmosphere, while considering its emotional writing uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Grace is shocked when Edward leaves after 29 years, while their only son Jamie absorbs the emotional fallout.
Grace's unraveling unfolds in a small seaside town presented as visually attractive yet emotionally isolating.
After feeling displaced by the separation, Grace regains her footing and discovers a powerful new voice.
The central experience rests on the three-way emotional dynamic among Grace, Edward, and Jamie, led by Annette Bening, Bill Nighy, and Josh O'Connor.
Films like Hope Gap, and why
45 Years
intimate marital crisis, emotionally restrained performances, and reflective family drama
The Wife
quiet domestic rupture, seaside atmosphere, and painful examination of long-term relationships
Scenes from a Marriage
adult relationship drama centered on separation, regret, and complicated family bonds
Movie Details
- Director
- William Nicholson
- Release Date
- 2019-10-03
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (179)
Cast
- Annette Bening
- Bill Nighy
- Josh O'Connor
- Aiysha Hart
- Ryan McKen
- Joe Citro
- Sally Rogers
- Nicholas Burns
- Steven Pacey
- Derren Litten
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hope Gap about?
- After nearly three decades of marriage collapse, a displaced woman must rebuild her identity while her adult son struggles with the fallout.
- What is Hope Gap like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hope Gap as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Hope Gap violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Hope Gap.
- What did critics think of Hope Gap?
- Critics broadly found the film strongest as an intimate showcase for its lead performances and seaside atmosphere, while considering its emotional writing uneven.
- Which films are like Hope Gap?
- Films with a similar feel include 45 Years, The Wife, and Scenes from a Marriage.
- How long is Hope Gap?
- Hope Gap runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hope Gap?
- In United States, Hope Gap streams on fuboTV.
