UK / Japan,
1992, 143 min
Directed by:
James IvoryScreenplay:
Ruth Prawer JhabvalaCinematography:
Tony Pierce-RobertsComposer:
Richard RobbinsCast:
Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, Helena Bonham Carter, Emma Thompson, James Wilby, Samuel West, Jemma Redgrave, Nicola Duffett, Susie Lindeman (more)VOD (1)
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The dying Ruth Wilcox (Vanessa Redgrave) wishes to leave her country home Howards End to Margaret Schlegel (Emma Thompson in an Academy award-winning role), a modest woman of little means who will soon be forced out of her own home in London. But Ruth’s husband, Henry (Anthony Hopkins), an upper middle class businessman keeps secret her desire even after he and Margaret become friends. However after Henry and Margaret marry, their class differences and philosophies threaten to cause them unhappiness. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1993 - Emma Thompson (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1993 - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1993 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1993 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1993 - James Ivory (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1993 - Vanessa Redgrave (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1993 - Tony Pierce-Roberts (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1993 - Richard Robbins (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1993 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1993 - James Ivory (Best International Film)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1993 - Best Film
- 1993 - Emma Thompson (Best Leading Actress)
- 1993 - James Ivory (Best Director)
- 1993 - Samuel West (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1993 - Helena Bonham Carter (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1993 - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1993 - Tony Pierce-Roberts (Best Cinematography)
- 1993 - Best Editing
- 1993 - Best Costume Design
- 1993 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 1993 - Best Production Design
César Awards
- 1993 - Best Foreign Film
Golden Globes
- 1993 - Emma Thompson (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1993 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1993 - James Ivory (Best Director)
- 1993 - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Best Screenplay)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1992 - Emma Thompson (Best Actress)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1992 - Emma Thompson (Best Actress)
- 1992 - Best Film
- 1992 - James Ivory (Best Director)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1992 - James Ivory (45th Anniversary Prize)
- 1992 - James Ivory (Golden Palm - Official Competition)