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A Room with a View
1986 117 min United Kingdom 16+
★8.2
Drama, Romance
Director: James Ivory
🎭 Based on
«A Room with a View»
byE. M. Forster
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Description
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?
Budget:
$3M
US Gross:
$20.97M
Worldwide:
$20.97M
Starring
Maggie Smith
Actor
Helena Bonham Carter
Actor
Denholm Elliott
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 1987
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 1987
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 1987
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 1987
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 1987
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 1987
— Best Director
BAFTA 1987
— Best Sound
BAFTA 1987
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 1987
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 1987
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 1987
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 1987
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 1987
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Academy Awards 1987
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 1987
— Best Director
BAFTA 1987
— Best Picture
BAFTA 1987
— Best Actress
BAFTA 1987
— Best Adapted Screenplay
BAFTA 1987
— Best Cinematography
BAFTA 1987
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 1987
— Best Director
BAFTA 1987
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 1987
— Best Production Design
Key opinion
A Room with a View is widely regarded as a visually sumptuous and elegant adaptation of E.M. Forster’s work, celebrated for its authentic production design and high-caliber performances. While some viewers find its measured pace and focus on social manners tedious, most audiences appreciate it as a charming, timeless exploration of class and personal liberation.
| Production | The production design, costumes, and cinematography are universally praised for their luxurious detail and ability to authentically recreate early 20th-century settings. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast, led by Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, and Daniel Day-Lewis, delivers high-quality performances that bring depth and irony to their roles. | |
| Adaptation | The film remains a faithful and respectful adaptation of E.M. Forster’s novel, effectively capturing the spirit of his critique of English social norms. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing; some viewers find the deliberate, contemplative tempo rewarding and elegant, while others dismiss it as sluggish and boring. |