Maurice

R

Released Sep 18, 1987

2 hr. 20 min.

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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33 Reviews

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87%

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In 1909, Maurice Hall (James Wilby) enters Cambridge, where he befriends wealthy Clive Durham (Hugh Grant). Clive confesses he is sexually attracted to Maurice, who realizes he is a homosexual when he begins to return Clive's feelings. The two embark on an intense but chaste affair to avoid tarnishing Clive's reputation, but eventually the relationship ends, and Clive marries Anne (Phoebe Nicholls). While visiting Clive, Maurice is drawn toward his friend's servant, Alec Scudder (Rupert Graves).

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Critics Consensus

Maurice sensitively explores the ramifications of forbidden desire with a powerful love story brought to life by the outstanding efforts of a talented cast.

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Aria R

Just watched this movie for the 3rd time and I'm speechless.. I end up crying every time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/24

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Harriet M

Good movie but when Hugh Grant advertised as the star I assumed he was Maurice. Was surprised to see an actor I'd never heard of was Maurice. Also, later in film when Hugh Grant's hair was slicked back and he sported a mustache he sort of resembled Freddie Mercury.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/24

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Timothy D

Maurice is a pleasant piece of queer period drama with a satisfying story and a superb cast. This film explored its subject more deeply than I expected and was surprisingly balanced. Although it properly recognized the stigma of the age, this film found a way to make a complete story without losing itself in the hardships of queer love in the early twentieth century.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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Mandy

Tremendos gays, la recomiendo para la educación de los niños, es una joya de arte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/19/23

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InFogg

Honestly my favourite film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/22

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Erik M

A nice film about forbidden love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/22

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James Ivory

Director

James Wilby

Maurice Hall

Hugh Grant

Clive Durham

Rupert Graves

Alec Scudder

Denholm Elliott

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Simon Callow

Mr. Ducie

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Ryan Murphy

Miami Herald

We see Maurice's agony and pain, and in fact, empathize with it, but that is largely our own doing It takes imagination.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 17, 2021

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

A triumph of the Merchant Ivory aesthetic. The cast are gorgeous. The passion is polite. The conclusion is a little surprising. Well worth reviving.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 31, 2018

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

Times (UK)

This elegant, heart-rending romance is now ripe for the reclaiming as a gay landmark.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 27, 2018

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Michael Bronski

Gay Community News (Boston)

Maurice feels stifled, held back by its own desire to please its expectant audience.

Aug 26, 2022

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

A very frustrating movie. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 6, 2022

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Ian Thomas Malone

ianthomasmalone.com

Director James Ivory understands the political implications of his film better than anyone. Maurice rises above its predictable narrative through its resounding commitment to the idea that happiness will always triumph over a life in the closet.

May 17, 2022

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Synopsis

In 1909, Maurice Hall (James Wilby) enters Cambridge, where he befriends wealthy Clive Durham (Hugh Grant). Clive confesses he is sexually attracted to Maurice, who realizes he is a homosexual when he begins to return Clive's feelings. The two embark on an intense but chaste affair to avoid tarnishing Clive's reputation, but eventually the relationship ends, and Clive marries Anne (Phoebe Nicholls). While visiting Clive, Maurice is drawn toward his friend's servant, Alec Scudder (Rupert Graves).

Director: James Ivory
Screenwriter: Kit Hesketh-Harvey, James Ivory
Distributor: Home Vision Entertainment
Production Co: Merchant Ivory Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 18, 1987, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): May 19, 2017
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 5, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $45.9K
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround

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