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Maurice (1987)

โ€œA love story of unforgettable passion.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 635 votes 2h 20m r RomanceDrama

#5 of 59 films from 1987 #156 of 1371 in romance

Directed by James Ivory ยท Written by James Ivory, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, E.M. Forster

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Overview

After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.

Cast

James Wilbyas Maurice Hall
Hugh Grantas Clive Durham
Rupert Gravesas Alec Scudder
Denholm Elliottas Dr. Barry
Simon Callowas Mr. Ducie
Billie Whitelawas Mrs. Hall
Barry Fosteras Dean Cornwallis
Judy Parfittas Mrs. Durham
Phoebe Nichollsas Anne Durham
Patrick Godfreyas Simcox
Mark Tandyas Risley
Ben Kingsleyas Lasker-Jones
Kitty Aldridgeas Kitty Hall
Helena Michellas Ada Hall

Facts

Release dateSeptember 18, 1987
Runtime140 min (2h 20m) โ€” longer as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$2,600,000
Box office$2,438,304 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0093512

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Questions

How long is Maurice?
Maurice runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Is Maurice worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 635 votes, which places it #5 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 93%) and #156 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Maurice?
Maurice was directed by James Ivory. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Remains of the Day (1993), A Room with a View (1986), Howards End (1992).
Who stars in Maurice?
James Wilby as Maurice Hall; Hugh Grant as Clive Durham; Rupert Graves as Alec Scudder; Denholm Elliott as Dr. Barry; Simon Callow as Mr. Ducie; Billie Whitelaw as Mrs. Hall.
What is Maurice rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Maurice?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3429.

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