Maurice

"A love story of unforgettable passion."

Sep 18 1987 R 2h 20m
Drama, Romance

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

Plot

Two male English school chums find themselves falling in love at Cambridge. To regain his place in society, Clive gives up his forbidden love, Maurice (pronounced "Morris") and marries. While staying with Clive and his shallow wife, Anne, Maurice finally discovers romance in the arms of Alec, the gamekeeper. Written from personal pain, it's E.M. Forster's story of coming to terms with sexuality in the Edwardian age.

Written by

E.M. Forster, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, James Ivory

Directed by

James Ivory

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Merchant Ivory Productions, Film Four International

Languages

English, Latin

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
25,187
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA