Set in Edwardian England on the cusp of modernity, the lives of three families from different social classes and outlooks become intricately intertwined, converging on the beloved estate of Howards End. This landmark adaptation of E.M. Forster’s classic novel is a richly layered exploration of love, wealth, and mortality. Nominated for nine Academy Awards, it features a star-making, Oscar-winning performance by Emma Thompson, anchoring a story that stands as a landmark in literary cinema.

Reviews

‘Deeply romantic, political, emotion-led, respectful of music and literature, impeccably dressed and, in one of the characters’ own words, “overexpressive”.’
★★★★★
Simian Hans, The Observer

‘A film seething with anger, passion, greed and emotional violence. That the characters are generally well-behaved says less about their manners than their inhibitions.’
★★★★★
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times