Howards End
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Howards End

Best from age 13 · PG · 1992 · 142 min

Howards End

The lives of three families from different social classes intertwine in Edwardian England, exploring love, loss, and the changing societal landscape. Liberal sisters Margaret and Helen Schlegel become entangled with the wealthy Wilcox family and the struggling working-class Basts, leading to unexpected relationships and revelations.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

3/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Discussions of class struggle and poverty
  • Adultery and its consequences are central to the plot
  • A character dies due to a sudden accident

Models well

  • Empathy and understanding across social divides
  • The importance of compassion and honesty
  • Finding your place and purpose
  • The enduring power of home

Talk about it after

  • Class differences and social mobility
  • The choices people make when faced with adversity
  • Different perspectives on love and commitment
  • The role of women in society during this era
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