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1,172 Ratings

THE BOSTONIANS

Directed by James Ivory
United States, United Kingdom, 1984
History, LGBTQ+, Romance, Drama
  • 122122 minutes

Synopsis

At a Women’s Movement meeting in 1870s Boston, fiercely independent feminist Olive becomes enamored with gifted young orator Verena—who in turn attracts the attentions of Olive’s cousin Basil, a conservative lawyer from the South. The two charismatic cousins compete for Vera’s heart and mind.

Synopsis

At a Women’s Movement meeting in 1870s Boston, fiercely independent feminist Olive becomes enamored with gifted young orator Verena—who in turn attracts the attentions of Olive’s cousin Basil, a conservative lawyer from the South. The two charismatic cousins compete for Vera’s heart and mind.