Howards End (1992)
Kernel Score: 77% · 587 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1992-03-13
Runtime: 142 minutes
Where to watch Howards End
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and his wife Ruth, and the downwardly mobile working-class Leonard Bast and his mistress Jackie.
Howards End parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Howards End is a PG period drama about class and family with no significant objectionable content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Emma Thompson as Margaret Schlegel
- Helena Bonham Carter as Helen Schlegel
- Anthony Hopkins as Henry J. Wilcox
- Samuel West as Leonard Bast
- Vanessa Redgrave as Ruth Wilcox
- Adrian Ross Magenty as Tibby Schlegel
- Prunella Scales as Aunt Juley
- James Wilby as Charles Wilcox
- Joseph Bennett as Paul Wilcox
- Jo Kendall as Annie
Howards End FAQ
Is Howards End good?
Howards End has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 587 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Howards End?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Howards End OK for kids?
Howards End is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Howards End is a PG period drama about class and family with no significant objectionable content.
What movies are like Howards End?
If you liked Howards End, try Pride & Prejudice, Far from the Madding Crowd, A Room with a View and Phantom Thread.