Based on the Novel by E.M. Forster
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.
Howards End (1992) is a drama and romance film directed by James Ivory, released on March 13, 1992 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Anthony Hopkins and Samuel West. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 609 ratings.
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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
Joseph Bennett
as Paul Wilcox
Jo Kendall
as Annie
Jemma Redgrave
as Evie Wilcox
Crispin Bonham-Carter
as Albert Fussell
Directed by James Ivory, written by E.M. Forster and Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, produced by Ismail Merchant.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 609 ratings.
The script itself is not up the level of Remains of the Day, but then E.M.Forster is not Ishiguro (Never Let Me Go). Nevertheless E.M.Forster gives us a huge, complex story that holds our interest for the entire 142 minutes. And the Ivory-Merchant team contributes a beautiful setpiece, complete with perfect cinematography, locations, costumes and a team of the finest actors in Britain. And two of the Redgrave…
Reviewed on November 22, 2023
I think this might be the pinnacle of the Merchant Ivory storytelling world (with thanks to E.M. Forster), as a strong ensemble cast assembles to tell a tale of Edwardian Britain that brings into stark focus a class system that is just beginning to show some cracks. "Wilcox" (Anthony Hopkins) is what I suppose you'd call nouveau riche. A millionaire industrialist who has acquired quite a few grand country…
Reviewed on May 23, 2024
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The main cast of Howards End (1992) includes Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel West and Vanessa Redgrave. The film was directed by James Ivory. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Howards End was released on March 13, 1992 and runs for 2h 22m.
Howards End (1992) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 609 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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