Howards End (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1992, Howards End is a drama and romance film directed by James Ivory, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and his wife Ruth, and the downwardly mobile working-class Leonard Bast and his mistress Jackie.
Who’s in it. Howards End stars Emma Thompson as Margaret Schlegel, Helena Bonham Carter as Helen Schlegel, Anthony Hopkins as Henry J. Wilcox and Samuel West as Leonard Bast, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Howards End has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $26.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Howards End page.
If you liked it. Fans of Howards End tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Howards End (1992)?
- In US, Howards End is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Howards End worth watching?
- Howards End holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Howards End?
- Howards End stars Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel West and Vanessa Redgrave.
- When was Howards End released?
- Howards End was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.
