A Room with a View
A Room with a View

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A Room with a View

1986
Movie
117 min
English

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?

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic92
Google Users88%
Director: James IvoryGenres: Romance, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

In 1907 Florence, a young Englishwoman, Lucy Honeychurch, is chaperoned by her elder cousin, Beatrice, on a trip to Italy. While staying at a pensione, Lucy meets the unconventional George Emerson and his father, who offer their room with a view to Lucy and Beatrice. This encounter sparks a passionate connection between Lucy and George, challenging her engagement to the repressed Cecil Vyse upon her return to England.

Critical Reception

A Room with a View was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its exquisite cinematography, faithful adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel, and superb performances. It was a commercial success and is considered a landmark of Merchant Ivory Productions, earning numerous accolades.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lush visuals and picturesque depiction of Florence.

  • Celebrated for its witty script and nuanced performances, particularly from the ensemble cast.

  • Lauded as a faithful and charming adaptation of the beloved novel.

Google audience: Audiences largely adored 'A Room with a View,' frequently highlighting its beauty, romantic storyline, and the charming performances. Many viewers found it to be a delightful and heartwarming cinematic experience.

Awards & Accolades

Won 3 Academy Awards (Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design), nominated for 5 others including Best Picture and Best Director. Won 8 BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic scene where George and Lucy kiss in a violet field was filmed in Tuscany, and the flowers were actually real and had to be carefully managed to avoid being trampled during shooting.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

You can just imagine his delight when Simon Callow was told that not only would get to don some ecclesiastical cloth here, but he’d also get to romp around the lake naked with Julian Sands and Rupert Graves - thus taking part in a scene tha...

Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**A film that seems to be more concerned with criticizing the manners of the 19th century than with telling us a good story.** The film is set in the early years of the 20th century and is a romantic story that begins when a young Britis...