James Ivory's masterpiece – a story of forbidden love and courage.
Maurice (1987) is a stunning adaptation of EM Forster's posthumously published novel by Merchant Ivory. Set in Edwardian England, where strict class boundaries and harsh social norms govern people's lives, it is a bold and honest portrayal of finding oneself in a world where deviance was not tolerated.
The film follows Maurice Hall ( James Wilby ) and his fellow student Clive Durham ( Hugh Grant ), who fall in love in the academic atmosphere of Cambridge University. While Clive ultimately decides to submit to society's expectations and opt for an arranged marriage, Maurice embarks on a painful but liberating journey towards his own truth and true happiness.
