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The Bostonians streaming

1984 Movie United States, United Kingdom Drama, Romance 122 min

By: James Ivory With: Madeleine Potter, Jane Manners, Martha Farrar, J. Lee Morgan, Timothy J. Richard

19th-century Boston woman dedicated to the suffrage movement, meets a faith healer's daughter, a Mississippi lawyer also has eyes for the young woman.

Filmium rating

62%

Mood

Dramatic

Reflective

Romantic

Serious

Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

James Ivory

Henry James

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

June Mitchell

Scott Kradolfer

James Huston

Janet Cicchese

Martha Farrar

Linda Hunt

Timothy J. Richard

Nancy Marchand

Dusty Maxwell

Jessica Tandy

Nancy New

Charles McCaughan

Peter Bogyo

J. Lee Morgan

Lee H. Doyle

Barbara Bryne

Christopher Reeve

Wallace Shawn

Jon Van Ness

David Beyer

Madeleine Potter

Vanessa Redgrave

Wesley Addy

De French

Jane Manners

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Cinematic Technique

Period Authenticity

Rich Visuals

Traditional Cinematography

Pace

Deliberate

Methodical

Slow-Paced

Style

Cinematic

Dramatic

Period

Time-Period

1870S

19Th Century

Central Conflict

Romantic Rivalry

Woman'S Independence

Characters

Feminist Leader

Southern Lawyer

Young Orator

Ending

Ambiguous

Bittersweet

Character Choice

Historical Context

19Th Century

Women'S Suffrage Movement

Key Plot Points

Love Triangle

Plot

Boston 1870S

Feminism

Love Triangle

Romantic Rivalry

Societal Conflict

Women'S Suffrage

Setting

19Th Century

Beacon Hill

Boston

Harvard University

Newport

Shooting Location

Boston

New York City

Rhode Island

Theme

Feminism

Love And Rivalry

Personal Choice

Societal Expectations

Genre

Historical Fiction

Period Drama

Period Film

Romantic Drama

Audiences

Adults

Drama Enthusiasts

History Enthusiasts

Romance Lovers

Romantic Drama Fans

Titles

The Bostonians

Awards

Best Actress - Vanessa Redgrave

Best Film - Golden Peacock

Critical Reception

Ebert Praised

Mixed Reviews

Positive Reviews

Festivals

International Film Festival Of India

Ratings

59 Metacritic

81% On Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Award Nominations

Award-Winning

Critical Acclaim

Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1984

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