A Room with a View (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, A Room with a View is a drama and romance film directed by James Ivory, running about 117 minutes. “An Edwardian Romance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperon Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans?
Who’s in it. A Room with a View stars Helena Bonham Carter as Lucy Honeychurch, Julian Sands as George Emerson, Maggie Smith as Charlotte Bartlett and Denholm Elliott as Mr. Emerson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Room with a View has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $21M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV and Criterion 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 A Room with a View page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Room with a View tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Room with a View (1986)?
- In US, A Room with a View is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 A Room with a View worth watching?
- A Room with a View 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 A Room with a View?
- A Room with a View stars Helena Bonham Carter, Julian Sands, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott and Daniel Day-Lewis.
- When was A Room with a View released?
- A Room with a View was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.