Maurice (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Maurice is a 1987 romantic drama directed by James Ivory, starring Rupert Graves and James Wilby. It is based on Maurice by E. M. Forster. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10. Stream it on Cineverse and Cohen Media, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- James Ivory
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Cinecom Pictures
- Based on
- Maurice by E. M. Forster
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Maurice About?
The premise of Maurice without spoilers, adapted from Maurice by E. M. Forster. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Maurice Laroche, the owner of a struggling cinema in Europe, fiercely defends the art of film. His cinema, a relic of a bygone era, showcases vintage adult films as he fights to preserve a 35mm legacy amidst the rise of digital technology. The story explores the life of this enigmatic man and his dedication to a fading cinematic tradition.
Maurice Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay romance
- homosexuality
- student
- gay
- fear of blackmail
- gay relationship
- male full frontal nudity
- gay crush
- cambridge university
- homoeroticism
- english culture
- pre world war one
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- quitting university
- 1900s
- arrested for homosexuality
- gay protagonist
- gay interest
- forbidden love
- gamekeeper
- friendship
- class differences
- repressed homosexual
- gay kiss
- first gay sexual experience
- closeted homosexual
- gay couple
- cricket the sport
- british justice
- house servant
- platonic love
- suspicion
- embarrassment
- 1910s
- english homosexual
- stroking someone's hair
- sexual repression
- hugging
- college student
- repression
- gay virgin
- reference to oscar wilde
- gay love
- gay erotica
- vito russo test passed
- gay title character
- homoerotic
- falling in love
- gay character
- sexual awakening
- gym
Where to Watch Maurice
Stream it on Cineverse and Cohen Media, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Maurice Cast
Rupert Graves leads the cast, with James Wilby. Directed by James Ivory.
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Director James Ivory
Maurice Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Maurice 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 76% User score
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Maurice Plot Summary
What happens in Maurice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a breezy beach trip, Maurice Hall, an 11-year-old schoolboy, is introduced to the sacred mystery of sex by a teacher who hopes to prepare him for the changes of puberty as a fatherless child.
Years later in 1909, Maurice is at Cambridge, where he befriends the aristocratic Viscount Risley and the rich, handsome Clive Durham. Clive confesses his love, and Maurice is at first horrified, only to realize that he feels the same. The two begin a secret love affair, but at Clive’s insistence, their relationship remains non-sexual to protect their social positions. Their bond endures even after Maurice is expelled from Cambridge and begins a new career as a stockbroker in London.
Full summary
The whole story of Maurice, scene by scene
Maurice Box Office
Maurice grossed $2.6 million worldwide. $2.5 million came from the US and Canada and $158,337 (6%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.6M
- US & Canada
- $2.5M
- International
- $158.3K
Maurice Awards & Nominations
Maurice was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1988 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design
Maurice Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Hugh Grant and James Wilby on Maurice, Merchant Ivory's gay love story | BFI Flare
How Well Do You Know Maurice?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Maurice
7 cars on screen, including the Cyklon Cyklonette and the 1914 Daimler 20 hp.
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Maurice Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “מוריס” and “모리스”.
- Also known as
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- מוריס
- 모리스
- 莫里斯
- Морис
- Maurycy
- モーリス
- 墨利斯的情人, მაურისი
- 情難禁
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Movies Like Maurice
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Maurice’s Bar, Querelle and Lovers.
Maurice FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Maurice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Maurice?
Maurice runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Maurice released?
Maurice was released on September 18, 1987.
Who directed Maurice?
Maurice was directed by James Ivory.
More films by James Ivory Who is in the cast of Maurice?
Maurice stars Rupert Graves and James Wilby.
Where can I watch Maurice?
In the US, Maurice is streaming on Cineverse, Cohen Media and Fandor and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Maurice make at the box office?
Maurice grossed $2.6 million worldwide ($2.5 million domestic, $158,337 international).
How is Maurice rated?
Maurice has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 75 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Is Maurice based on a book?
Yes. Maurice is adapted from Maurice by E. M. Forster.
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