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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Maurice is a candid, lucid, passionate film. Rated: 5/5 Jul 26, 2018 Full Review Michael Bronski Gay Community News (Boston) Maurice feels stifled, held back by its own desire to please its expectant audience. Aug 26, 2022 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) A very frustrating movie. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 6, 2022 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

Jacob B Merchant/Ivory’s underrated gem. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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

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