# Maurice (1987)

> A restrained Edwardian love story follows a privileged young Englishman toward self-acceptance after social convention breaks his bond with a male Cambridge friend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15729

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: James Ivory
- Cast: James Wilby, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Denholm Elliott, Simon Callow, Billie Whitelaw, Barry Foster, Judy Parfitt
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093512/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, restrained, tender, quiet evening, period drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love that defies societal norms and expectations.

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