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DRAMA . 1987 . 2h 20m . English . 7.6/10

Maurice_

"A love story of unforgettable passion."

After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.

Director James Ivory
Starring James Wilby, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves
Box Office $2.4M
7.6/10
Rating
$2.4M
Box Office
2h 20m
Runtime
1987
Year
BREAK EVEN
-6% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A love story of unforgettable passion.

After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.

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Box office
Maurice earned $2.4M against a $2.6M budget.
Director
Maurice was directed by James Ivory.
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Cast
James Wilby stars as Maurice Hall in Maurice.
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Year context
Maurice was released 39 years ago in 1987.

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$2.6M
Budget
$2.4M
Revenue
-6%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict

STUDIOS (2)

Merchant Ivory Productions Channel 4

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
140 min (2h 20m)
Language
English
Rating
7.6/10 (590 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$2,600,000
Box Office
$2,438,304
Profit
$-161,696
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Maurice about?
After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.
How long is Maurice?
Maurice has a runtime of 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Who directed Maurice?
Maurice was directed by James Ivory.
Who stars in Maurice?
The cast of Maurice includes James Wilby, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Denholm Elliott, Simon Callow.
How much did Maurice make at the box office?
Maurice earned $2,438,304 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,600,000.
What is the rating of Maurice?
Maurice has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 590 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance

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