Maurice (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1987, Maurice is a drama and romance film directed by James Ivory, running about 140 minutes. “A love story of unforgettable passion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his lover rejects him, Maurice, a young man in early 20th-century England, trapped by the oppressiveness of Edwardian society, tries to come to terms with and accept his sexuality.
Who’s in it. Maurice stars James Wilby as Maurice Hall, Hugh Grant as Clive Durham, Rupert Graves as Alec Scudder and Denholm Elliott as Dr. Barry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Maurice has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and 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 Maurice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maurice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maurice (1987)?
- In US, Maurice is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor 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 Maurice worth watching?
- Maurice holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maurice?
- Maurice stars James Wilby, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Denholm Elliott and Simon Callow.
- When was Maurice released?
- Maurice was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.