It was a huge hit with critics and audiences alike, and even earned Dame Maggie Smith an Oscar nomination.

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Period drama fans are in for a treat with this eighties Oscar-winning film that has just arrived on Channel 4's streaming platform.

The drama is not only based on a cherished British novel, but it also features Downton Abbey legend Dame Maggie Smith, who sadly passed away in September 2024 . Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

She starred alongside two-time Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter and Oscar winner Dame Judi Dench . We're of course talking about A Room with a View, which is now available to stream for free.

Originally released in 1985, the story is adapted from E. M Forster's romance novel of

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