A Room with a View (1986)
Kernel Score: 76% · 819 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1986-03-07
Runtime: 117 minutes
Where to watch A Room with a View
- Stream: Britbox Apple TV channel, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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?
A Room with a View parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that A Room with a View is a period romance including a brief skinny-dipping scene and themes of societal repression.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Includes a notable nude skinny-dipping scene among male characters and romantic themes of love and repressed desire.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Helena Bonham Carter as Lucy Honeychurch
- Julian Sands as George Emerson
- Maggie Smith as Charlotte Bartlett
- Denholm Elliott as Mr. Emerson
- Daniel Day-Lewis as Cecil Vyse
- Simon Callow as The Reverend Mr. Beebe
- Rosemary Leach as Mrs. Honeychurch
- Rupert Graves as Freddy Honeychurch
- Patrick Godfrey as The Reverend Mr. Eager
- Judi Dench as Eleanor Lavish
A Room with a View FAQ
Is A Room with a View good?
A Room with a View has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 819 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Room with a View?
In the US you can stream A Room with a View on Britbox Apple TV channel and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Room with a View OK for kids?
A Room with a View is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that A Room with a View is a period romance including a brief skinny-dipping scene and themes of societal repression.
What movies are like A Room with a View?
If you liked A Room with a View, try Pride & Prejudice, Great Expectations, Far from the Madding Crowd and Me Before You.