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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Maurice earned $2.4M against a $2.6M budget.
Year context
Maurice was released 39 years ago in 1987.
CAST (20)
James Wilby
Maurice Hall
Hugh Grant
Clive Durham
Rupert Graves
Alec Scudder
Denholm Elliott
Dr. Barry
Simon Callow
Mr. Ducie
Billie Whitelaw
Mrs. Hall
Barry Foster
Dean Cornwallis
Judy Parfitt
Mrs. Durham
Phoebe Nicholls
Anne Durham
Patrick Godfrey
Simcox
Mark Tandy
Risley
Ben Kingsley
Lasker-Jones
Kitty Aldridge
Kitty Hall
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Helena Michell
Ada Hall
Catherine Rabett
Pippa Durham
Peter Eyre
Rev. Borenius
Michael Jenn
Archie
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Mark Payton
Chapman
Orlando Wells
Young Maurice
Maria Britneva
Mrs. Sheepshanks
CREW
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
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (590 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$2,600,000
Box Office
$2,438,304
Profit
$-161,696
IMDB
Trailer
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
KEYWORDS (15)
coming out
secret love
based on novel or book
england
homophobia
forbidden love
coming of age
in the closet
lgbt
friends in love
1900s
conversion therapy
gay theme
cambridge university
independent film
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