Maurice

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Maurice

R

Released Sep 18, 1987

2h 20m

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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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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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

The 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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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Maurice is a candid, lucid, passionate film.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 26, 2018

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Lauren Humphries-Brooks

Citizen Dame

That's what I like about this film: It goes into the social and cultural ramifications of being a gay man.

Apr 25, 2025

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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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Jacob B

Merchant/Ivory’s underrated gem.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/04/25

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Alejandro E

What is most welcome about this drama is how the dilemma of homosexuality, at a time when it is a criminal offence, is dealt with in a sensible and intelligent way. To know what a virginal Hugh Grant was doing back then.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Nguyen N

this movie is basically the mainstay of my existence. a timeless story that stays with some people for the rest of their lives.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/26/24

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David Lee K

Impressive story about a forbidden love. Perfectly cast and set in the most beautiful scenery. What's not to like.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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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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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
Producer: Ismail Merchant
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
Runtime: 2h 20m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround

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