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Howards End (1992)

โ€œBased on the Novel by E.M. Forsterโ€

7.0/10 ยท 610 votes 2h 22m pg RomanceDrama

#31 of 75 films from 1992 #535 of 1371 in romance

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

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Overview

A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and his wife Ruth, and the downwardly mobile working-class Leonard Bast and his mistress Jackie.

Cast

Emma Thompsonas Margaret Schlegel
Helena Bonham Carteras Helen Schlegel
Anthony Hopkinsas Henry J. Wilcox
Samuel Westas Leonard Bast
Vanessa Redgraveas Ruth Wilcox
Adrian Ross Magentyas Tibby Schlegel
Prunella Scalesas Aunt Juley
James Wilbyas Charles Wilcox
Joseph Bennettas Paul Wilcox
Jo Kendallas Annie
Jemma Redgraveas Evie Wilcox
Crispin Bonham-Carteras Albert Fussell
Simon Callowas Music and Meaning Lecturer (uncredited)
Ian Latimeras Station Master

Facts

Release dateMarch 13, 1992
Runtime142 min (2h 22m) โ€” longer as the 1992 average of 109 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$8,000,000
Box office$26,126,837 (3.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0104454

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Questions

How long is Howards End?
Howards End runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Is Howards End worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 610 votes, which places it #31 of 75 films released in 1992 in this index (top 60%) and #535 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Howards End?
Howards End was directed by James Ivory. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Maurice (1987), The Remains of the Day (1993), A Room with a View (1986).
Who stars in Howards End?
Emma Thompson as Margaret Schlegel; Helena Bonham Carter as Helen Schlegel; Anthony Hopkins as Henry J. Wilcox; Samuel West as Leonard Bast; Vanessa Redgrave as Ruth Wilcox; Adrian Ross Magenty as Tibby Schlegel.
What is Howards End rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Howards End?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/34129.

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