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Howards End

2017·Show
4Episodes in1Season·TV-14
76
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Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The social and class divisions in early 20th century England through the intersection of three families - the wealthy Wilcoxes, the gentle and idealistic Schlegels and the lower-middle class Basts.
Edwardian EnglandSocial Class DivideIntricate Family DramaCharacter-Driven NarrativeLiterary AdaptationCritique of WealthEarly 20th CenturyMelancholy RomanceThought-Provoking Themes

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Where can I stream Howards End legally?

Howards End is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, BritBox, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Howards End worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Howards End rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does Howards End have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 55 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Howards End?

Critics87
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Howards End higher (87) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Howards End air?

It ran from 2017 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Howards End in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Howards End?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Howards End in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Howards End use?

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TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Howards End, including He-Man Woman Hater, Only Known by Their Nickname, Redemption Equals Death.