

Based on the Novel by E.M. Forster
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 m…
Howards End (1992) is a drama and romance film directed by James Ivory. It stars Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, and Anthony Hopkins. The film runs for 2 hours 22 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 602 votes.

Emma Thompson
Margaret Schlegel

Helena Bonham Carter
Helen Schlegel

Anthony Hopkins
Henry J. Wilcox

Samuel West
Leonard Bast

Vanessa Redgrave
Ruth Wilcox

Adrian Ross Magenty
Tibby Schlegel

Prunella Scales
Aunt Juley

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Howards End stars Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Anthony Hopkins, and Samuel West, and was directed by James Ivory.
Howards End has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes.
Howards End was released in 1992.
Howards End is a drama and romance film.
Howards End holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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