Maurice

Maurice

1987 · 140 min · EN · R · 7.6 (638 votes)
Dir. James Ivory · Starring James Wilby, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Denholm Elliott, Simon Callow, Billie Whitelaw · Music Richard Robbins

“A love story of unforgettable passion.”

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After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.

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This film offers a tender, melancholic exploration of forbidden love and self-discovery amidst the rigid constraints of Edwardian society. It's a beautifully restrained, yet deeply romantic, journey through longing and the quiet courage of embracing one's true self, wrapped in a visually rich period aesthetic.

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