Pride and Prejudice

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Pride and Prejudice

Released Jul 26, 1940

1h 58m

Romance

Comedy

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In the early 19th century in the English village of Meryton, the arrival of wealthy bachelors, most notably Mr. Darcy (Laurence Olivier), stirs up the families with single daughters. Among those is the Bennet family, with five eligible daughters, including the spirited Elizabeth (Greer Garson) and her pretty older sister, Jane (Maureen O'Sullivan). As Mrs. Bennet (Mary Boland) aggressively tries to pair off her girls, Elizabeth crosses swords with the imperious Darcy.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Director Joe Wright makes the camera energetic, but never distracting, intimate, but never intrusive.

Rated: A-

Nov 10, 2005

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

For pure charm and romantic diversion, for bubbling and wholesome life, we most heartily recommend this exquisite comedy about the elegant young gentleman who was proud and the beautiful young lady who was prejudiced.

Rated: 4.5/5

May 20, 2003

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Typically overstuffed MGM prestige product (1940), but one that came out surprisingly well, with a minimum of Eng. Lit. posturing and some elegance of design.

Jan 1, 2000

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

It does not stay true to the book but worth watching just for the over-the-top costumes

Feb 14, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The first big-screen adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel is an unmitigated success, with a terrific cast ably handling the author's assemblage of engaging characters.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 27, 2020

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Delightful romance, filled with warmth, wit, singing, dancing and verve: ideal entertainment.

Oct 2, 2014

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Bernard M

A wonderful film that is as fresh now as when it was released 85 years ago. Greer Garson is delightful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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Rare T

This version should be titled How to Fall in Love With Greer Garson 101.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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steve d

Perhaps the worst adaptation but still P&P.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Although the costumes are wildly anachronistic, the production may be one of the finest adaptations of Jane Austen's seminal novel.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

it was a very entertaining movie, but it does not stick to the novel as it was written. it has good american entertainment, but did not capture the regency era like the 2005 version. mid at best

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Absolute trash. Mostly comical. Greer Garson (age 36) fails miserably trying to act like a teenage Elizabeth Bennet (age 19). The ending with Lady Catherine is completely opposite from the book and other remakes.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Robert Z. Leonard

Director

Greer Garson

Elizabeth Bennet

Laurence Olivier

Mr. Darcy

Edna May Oliver

Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Mary Boland

Mrs. Bennet

Maureen O'Sullivan

Jane Bennet

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Synopsis

In the early 19th century in the English village of Meryton, the arrival of wealthy bachelors, most notably Mr. Darcy (Laurence Olivier), stirs up the families with single daughters. Among those is the Bennet family, with five eligible daughters, including the spirited Elizabeth (Greer Garson) and her pretty older sister, Jane (Maureen O'Sullivan). As Mrs. Bennet (Mary Boland) aggressively tries to pair off her girls, Elizabeth crosses swords with the imperious Darcy.

Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Producer: Hunt Stromberg
Screenwriter: Aldous Huxley, Jane Murfin
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 26, 1940, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 10, 2008
Runtime: 1h 58m

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