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Young Hyacinth (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 2016, Young Hyacinth is a comedy film directed by Sandy Johnson, running about 29 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in the 1950s, this prequel to Keeping Up Appearances looks at the life, relationships, and aspirations of 18-year-old Hyacinth. Long before she becomes Mrs. Bucket (pronounced Bouquet), young Hyacinth is already dreaming of matching china and a bedroom in pastel shades. If only her family were more like the upper-class Cooper-Smiths in whose home Hyacinth works as a maid.

Who’s in it. Young Hyacinth stars Kerry Howard as Hyacinth, Debra Stephenson as Dulcie Cooper-Smith, Tony Gardner as Claude Cooper-Smith and Mark Addy as Daddy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Young Hyacinth has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Hyacinth page.

If you liked it. Fans of Young Hyacinth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Young Hyacinth (2016)?
In US, Young Hyacinth is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Young Hyacinth worth watching?
Young Hyacinth holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Young Hyacinth?
Young Hyacinth stars Kerry Howard, Debra Stephenson, Tony Gardner, Mark Addy and Katherine Pearce.
When was Young Hyacinth released?
Young Hyacinth was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.