Howards End

PG

Released Mar 13, 1992

2 hr. 20 min.

Drama

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Helen Schlegel falls for Paul Wilcox, but is rebuffed. Her sister Margaret becomes friends with his mother, who promises her the family house, Howards End. Unfortunately, after her death, the will disappears and it appears the inheritance will disappear. Until the widower, Henry Wilcox, becomes attracted to Margaret.

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Critics Consensus

A superbly-mounted adaptation of E.M. Forster's tale of British class tension, with exceptional performances all round, Howard's End ranks among the best of Merchant-Ivory's work.

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Zinjx W

Another one from the Merchant/Ivory assembly line. An incredibly fine ensemble has been put together. Not on par with "Rest of the Day"

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Blu B

A Classic Period Drama. It's really well done all around with standout performances by Hopkins & Thompson who are really good together. Solid musical score but I wish it was a bit more memorable like everything else is. The setting is very memorable, great camerawork and production value all around, and everything pops in this nicely. This is a bit on the slow side throughout but especially the first 30 minutes or so takes a little while to get going. All the story lines do come together in the end but it defintely can be a little hard to keep track of things especially in the start when it's not clear who the focus is as it sets everything up. Once Thompson becomes the main focus and the will happens it takes a big step up in quality and focus. That being said there are things like her sister that I did lose track of because it was a little hard to follow but the family drama and direction more than made up for it. As with all period piece drama/romances like this even though this is really well done it isn't necessarily for everyone. The dialouge is modern enough where you really won't have any problem following the main beats. If your a big fan of any actors in this, the director, or period peice dramas than give this a watch for sure.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Christian K

Predictably good scenery and performances, but the story on a whole offers nothing for me.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/24

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Alec B

Often a bit too obvious but the cast is superb. I'm not sure if anyone either than Hopkins and Thompson could have played their perspective roles.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/03/24

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Purav Jha

Inspired by E.M. Forster's novel about human connections and follies, James Ivory, Ishmail Merchant, and Ruth Prower Jhabvala's latest picture is nearly perfect. Howards End is a masterfully done period piece that embodies the passion and sophistication of a nearly lost cinematic tradition. It is a tribute to the narrative and character development of a format that is almost completely gone today. I read it from https://english.shabd.in/howards-end-e-m-forster/book/10277810

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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Derya S

watched last weekend after a long time. it is a good film. Emma Thompson's warm performance is so nice.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/06/23

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James Ivory

Director

Anthony Hopkins

Henry J. Wilcox

Emma Thompson

Margaret Schlegel

Helena Bonham Carter

Helen Schlegel

Vanessa Redgrave

Ruth Wilcox

James Wilby

Charles Wilcox

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Edward Guthmann

San Francisco Chronicle

Adapted from E.M. Forster's novel of human connections and follies, this newest film from the James Ivory / Ishmail Merchant / Ruth Prower Jhabvala team is close to flawless.

Rated: 4/4

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Jeff Menell

Hollywood Reporter

From start to finish, Howards End is a sumptuous visual delight. But the beauty of this film is far more than skin deep.

Mar 5, 2020

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Lizzie Francke

Sight & Sound

A more troubling and rigorous inquest into a bygone era than usual.

Aug 1, 2017

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Farah Cheded

A Good Movie To Watch

Simmering with rich emotion and crackling with class politics, Howards End is the crowning glory of the Merchant Ivory powerhouse and the rare perfect period drama.

Rated: 89/100

Aug 12, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The best of the countless Merchant Ivory productions.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 9, 2023

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Josh Larsen

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...an uneven work of adaptation.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 12, 2021

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Synopsis

Helen Schlegel falls for Paul Wilcox, but is rebuffed. Her sister Margaret becomes friends with his mother, who promises her the family house, Howards End. Unfortunately, after her death, the will disappears and it appears the inheritance will disappear. Until the widower, Henry Wilcox, becomes attracted to Margaret.

Director: James Ivory
Screenwriter: Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Imagica Corp., Film 4, Sumitomo Corporation, Merchant Ivory Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 13, 1992, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 26, 2016
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 6, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $157.9K
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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