Howards End

★★★★★

“Based on the Novel by E.M. Forster”

1992 · 2 h 22 min

Directed by James Ivory · USA · American Independent Cinema

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Cast

Anthony Hopkins Emma Thompson Vanessa Redgrave Helena Bonham Carter Joseph Bennett Prunella Scales

Credits

Written by: E.M. Forster

Plot

Three families of different classes in Edwardian England become entangled over the inheritance of a country house.

Sinekatalog’s take

Merchant Ivory's elegant E. M. Forster adaptation is rich, civilised and beautifully acted, led by Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (39,152 votes)
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