7.7
Viewer Rating
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Maurice (1987)
Maurice (1987)
Overview
After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing the systemic oppression of homosexuality and championing individual authenticity and the right to love against societal and legal repression.
The movie features traditional casting, reflecting its early 20th-century English setting. However, its narrative explicitly critiques the restrictive societal norms and expectations surrounding sexuality and class, challenging traditional identities and their impact on individuals.
Secondary
Maurice offers an affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters, following Maurice's journey to self-acceptance and love in early 20th-century England. It empathetically depicts the societal pressures and personal struggles faced by gay men, ultimately celebrating the worth of their lives and relationships.
The film portrays the prevailing Anglican Christian morality of early 20th-century England as deeply repressive and harmful, particularly in its condemnation of homosexuality. It depicts characters struggling with guilt and societal ostracization due to religiously-informed prejudice, ultimately presenting the faith's institutional stance as a source of profound suffering and hypocrisy. The narrative champions Maurice's defiance of these norms, implicitly critiquing the oppressive aspects of the religion.
Maurice (1987) is a historical drama centered on the struggles and relationships of cisgender gay men in early 20th-century England. The narrative does not include any identifiable transsexual characters, themes, or discussions related to gender identity or transition, thus rendering the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Maurice" is a direct adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel. All characters, including the titular Maurice and other main figures, retain their established genders from the original source material. There are no instances where a character canonically or historically established as one gender is portrayed as a different gender.
The film "Maurice" is an adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel, set in early 20th-century England. All main characters, canonically established as white in the source material, are portrayed by white actors in the 1987 film adaptation. There are no instances of characters being depicted as a different race than their established origin.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.6
Critic Ratings
8.2
7.5
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