Howards End, one of Merchant Ivory’s definitive masterpieces, arrives on Blu-ray and DVD November 18, 2025, from the Cohen Film Collection in a newly approved 4K restoration from the original negative.

The adaptation of E.M. Forster’s novel won three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Emma Thompson, and remains a landmark in British cinema.

The Film

Set in Edwardian England, Howards End explores class divisions and moral ideals through the intertwined lives of three families. Liberal sisters Margaret (Emma Thompson) and Helen Schlegel (Helena Bonham Carter) become entangled with the wealthy Wilcoxes (Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave) and the struggling Leonard Bast (Samuel West) and his mistress Jackie (Nicola Duffett).

The fate of Ruth Wilcox’s beloved country estate — Howards End — binds their destinies in a story about love, inheritance, and integrity amid societal change.

The Restoration

This 4K restoration was overseen and approved by director James Ivory and cinematographer Tony Pierce-Roberts, offering the film in its finest presentation since its 1992 premiere.

Details

• Director: James Ivory
• Cast: Emma Thompson, Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham Carter, Vanessa Redgrave, Samuel West, James Wilby, Nicola Duffett
• Genre: Drama, Romance, Period
• Runtime: 142 minutes
• Country: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Howards End remains a timeless reflection on social conscience, compassion, and the cost of progress.

Visit Cohen Media’s official site for Howards End pre-order information.