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Maurice

Play trailer 3:26 Poster for Maurice R 1987 2h 20m Drama Romance LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 07/31/2018
4/5
A triumph of the Merchant Ivory aesthetic. The cast are gorgeous. The passion is polite. The conclusion is a little surprising. Well worth reviving. Go to Full Review Larushka Ivan-Zadeh The Times (UK) 07/27/2018
4/5
This elegant, heart-rending romance is now ripe for the reclaiming as a gay landmark. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 07/26/2018
5/5
Maurice is a candid, lucid, passionate film. Go to Full Review Lauren Humphries-Brooks Citizen Dame 04/25/2025
That's what I like about this film: It goes into the social and cultural ramifications of being a gay man. Go to Full Review Michael Bronski Gay Community News (Boston) 08/26/2022
Maurice feels stifled, held back by its own desire to please its expectant audience. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 07/06/2022
A very frustrating movie. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jon E. @jes30 Mar 24 One of the best films of the 1980s, and as rewarding as A Room with a View upon rewatch. See more Kalissa H @kali_416 Sep 1 I liked the book better, but the movie is descent. See more Jacob B @RT48293763 03/04/2025 Merchant/Ivory’s underrated gem. See more Alejandro E @Alex970 12/20/2024 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. See more David Lee K @RT17066284 04/28/2024 Impressive story about a forbidden love. Perfectly cast and set in the most beautiful scenery. What's not to like. See more Aria R @RT24989447 02/07/2024 Just watched this movie for the 3rd time and I'm speechless.. I end up crying every time See more Read all reviews
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James Ivory

Director

James Wilby

Maurice Hall

Hugh Grant

Clive Durham

Rupert Graves

Alec Scudder

Denholm Elliott

Doctor Barry

Simon Callow

Mr. Ducie

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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 Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)