Howards End (1992) movie poster

Howards End (1992)

"Based on the Novel by E.M. Forster"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 91% (RT: 94%, MC: 88) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomance

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Director
Runtime
2h 22m
Country
United Kingdom, Japan
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (589 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
Metacritic
88
Cast
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
Prunella Scales as Aunt Juley
James Wilby as Charles Wilcox
Most people think so. 77% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 589 votes. Critics gave it 91%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • James Ivory cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of Howards End was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Howards End is a 1992 drama, romance film directed by James Ivory. 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. The film has been rated by 589 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Howards End delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Howards End (1992) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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