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A Room with a View (1986)

โ€œAn Edwardian Romanceโ€

7.0/10 ยท 861 votes 1h 57m nr RomanceDrama

#25 of 63 films from 1986 #519 of 1371 in romance

Directed by James Ivory ยท Written by E.M. Forster, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

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Overview

When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperon Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans?

Cast

Helena Bonham Carteras Lucy Honeychurch
Julian Sandsas George Emerson
Maggie Smithas Charlotte Bartlett
Denholm Elliottas Mr. Emerson
Daniel Day-Lewisas Cecil Vyse
Simon Callowas The Reverend Mr. Beebe
Rosemary Leachas Mrs. Honeychurch
Rupert Gravesas Freddy Honeychurch
Patrick Godfreyas The Reverend Mr. Eager
Judi Denchas Eleanor Lavish
Fabia Drakeas Miss Catharine Alan
Joan Henleyas Miss Teresa Alan
Amanda Walkeras The Cockney Signora
Maria Britnevaas Mrs. Vyse

Facts

Release dateMarch 7, 1986
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” longer as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$20,966,644 (7.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0091867

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Questions

How long is A Room with a View?
A Room with a View runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is A Room with a View worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 861 votes, which places it #25 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 62%) and #519 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed A Room with a View?
A Room with a View was directed by James Ivory. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Maurice (1987), The Remains of the Day (1993), Howards End (1992).
Who stars in A Room with a View?
Helena Bonham Carter as Lucy Honeychurch; Julian Sands as George Emerson; Maggie Smith as Charlotte Bartlett; Denholm Elliott as Mr. Emerson; Daniel Day-Lewis as Cecil Vyse; Simon Callow as The Reverend Mr. Beebe.
What is A Room with a View rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Room with a View?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19533.

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