The Bostonians (1984)

6.2Not Rated122 minDirector: James Ivory

1984 film based on the novel by Henry James

The Bostonians is a 1984 historical romance drama film directed by James Ivory. The screenplay by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala is based on the 1886 American novel The Bostonians by Henry James. The film stars Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Reeve, Madeleine Potter, and Jessica Tandy.

The Bostonians was released in the United States on 2 August 1984. The film received respectable reviews and nominations by the Golden Globe Awards, Academy Awards, British Academy Film Awards, and won Golden Peacock (Best Film) at the 10th International Film Festival of India.

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FAQ

What is The Bostonians about?
The Bostonians (1984) — 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.
Is The Bostonians based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Bostonians scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.