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Maurice - The Merchant Ivory Collection [DVD]

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,016 ratings
IMDb7.6/10.0

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Maurice
Format Widescreen, NTSC, DVD, Anamorphic
Contributor Barry Foster, Patrick Godfrey, James Ivory, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Peter Eyre, Denholm Elliott, Mark Tandy, Simon Callow, Kitty Aldridge, Billie Whitelaw, Judy Parfitt, Ismail Merchant, James Wilby, Ben Kingsley, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Helena Michell, E.M. Forster, Catherine Rabett, Phoebe Nicholls See more
Language English
Runtime 2 hours and 20 minutes

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Set against the stifling conformity of pre-World War I English society, E.M. Forster’s Maurice is a story of coming to terms with one’s sexuality and identity in the face of disapproval and misunderstanding. Maurice Hall (James Wilby) and Clive Durham (Hugh Grant) find themselves in love at Cambridge. In a time when homosexuality was punishable by imprisonment, the two must keep their feelings for one another a complete secret, even though Clive refuses to allow their relationship to move beyond the boundaries of "platonic" love. After a friend is arrested and disgraced for "the unspeakable crime of the Greeks," Clive abandons his forbidden love, marries, and enters into the political arena. Maurice, however, struggles with questions of his identity and self-confidence, even seeking the help of a hypnotist to rid himself of his undeniable urges. But while staying with Clive and his shallow wife, Anne, Maurice is seduced by the affectionate and yearning servant Alec Scudder, (Rupert Graves), an event that brings about profound changes in Maurice’s life and outlook. Sparking direction by James Ivory, a distinguished performance from the ensemble cast, and a charged score by Richard Robbins all combine to create a film of undeniable power, one that is both romantic and moving, and a story of love and self-discovery for all audiences.

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.75 inches; 3.68 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 037429179024
  • Director ‏ : ‎ James Ivory
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Widescreen, NTSC, DVD, Anamorphic
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 20 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ February 24, 2004
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ James Wilby, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Denholm Elliott, Simon Callow
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Ismail Merchant
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Merchant Ivory
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00014NE62
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ E.M. Forster, Kit Hesketh-Harvey
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,016 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
1,016 global ratings
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Classy author, classy novel, classy script, classy film, classy acting, classy production values. Oh, and the film is about two people dealing with -- you guessed it -- England's class system. Best line: "The English have always been disinclined to accept human nature."
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CARLOS BELTRAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente restauración por aniversario
Reviewed in Mexico on December 30, 2023
stephane7
5.0 out of 5 stars Très beau film Maurice
Reviewed in France on April 20, 2023
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Fernando Palaio
5.0 out of 5 stars Hugh Grant brilha em adaptação da obra de James Ivory e o falso puritanismo social
Reviewed in Spain on May 29, 2023
Miuzefreak
5.0 out of 5 stars WE RE SO LUCKY THAT THIS IS NOW ON BLU RAY
Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2018
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cora
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful E.M. Forster Adaption by Merchant and Ivory
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2018
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