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Pride & Prejudice

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In this adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) lives with her mother, father and sisters in the English countryside. As the eldest, she faces mounting pressure from her parents to marry. When the outspoken Elizabeth is introduced to the handsome and upper-class Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), sparks fly. Although there is obvious chemistry between the two, Darcy's overly reserved nature threatens the fledgling relationship.
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Sure, it's another adaptation of cinema's fave Jane Austen novel, but key performances and a modern filmmaking sensibility make this familiar period piece fresh and enjoyable.

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Angie Errigo Empire Magazine Joe Wright should be applauded for delivering a vividly realised Austen adap -- one which confirms Knightley has graduated from the Jackie Bisset of the '00s to this decade's Julie Christie. Rated: 4/5 Nov 15, 2011 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films Breathes new life into characters and conversations never before quite wholly free from the printed page. Rated: A- Apr 12, 2006 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader It's a fitfully engaging romance, it's just not Pride and Prejudice. Rated: 1/4 Dec 17, 2005 Full Review Robert Denerstein Denver Rocky Mountain News The big-screen version of Pride & Prejudice doesn't disappoint and may even reach a few young people who normally might not be attracted to a period piece. Rated: B Jul 27, 2021 Full Review Casey Cipriani Bustle Knightley makes for a spunky Lizzie but it's MacFayden's natural glumness that actually makes him quite the perfect Darcy. Nov 17, 2020 Full Review Javier Ocaña El Pais (Spain) Joe Wright successfully avoids the stuffy feel of those British period pieces. [Full Review in Spanish] Nov 20, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Carmen P Matthew Macfadyen is the only reason I kept watching. He is such a powerful presence in the movie! Well, of course, Judi Dench and Donald Sutherland are amazing. Everyone else and everything else was so disappointing - all the characters looked like they had not washed their hair in ages, so sloppy, the whole background was pitiful. The insistence on scenes with pigs running around, cows being fed. They looked like a modern family where kids answer back and go crazy. I did not like this version. Did not like Jane AT ALL! Did not like Keira K., sorry, none of them. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Grms 2 I love every single minute of this movie ❤️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Audience Member This movie was my gateway into Jane Austen films and literature and set the bar high. It is the most interesting cinematography-wise and emotionally in performance than any other adaptations of her work. Worth rewatching for the small details throughout. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/22/25 Full Review Rudy A The chemistry between Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfayden make this the most romantic version of Austin's tale. I streamed this tonight, twenty years after I'd seen it in a theater, and it seemed even more powerful than I remembered. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/08/25 Full Review Hailey P This is my very first RT review ever but I just had to because it’s my favorite movie of all time…I LOVE this! I saw it a couple years ago and watch it all the time, it just never gets old. The chemistry between them is sensational…the tension is intoxicating, their quarrels are heated, and their connection is authentic and original. I enjoyed that they introduced the characters to each other early on in the movie, as many movies don’t. It’s almost like a complex “Enemies to lovers” story. I love all of the other characters/actors as well. On top of that, the cinematography is beautiful. The character development throughout the movie is captivating - you see Mr. Darcy (“a proud, unpleasant sort of fellow”), come out of his shell and begins to show his softer side while Elizabeth (a witty, vivacious yet stubborn sort of woman), starts to develop a more pleasant disposition by being less overly critical and more open-minded (unprejudiced, if you will). Another thing I loved is despite how much happened between them, they didn’t share to any of their friends or family…almost as if it was a forbidden love. My only complaint is that I wished we had a little more backstory on Mr. Darcy! I understand you can only put so much in one film, but for what they DID do, they excelled. ❤️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/08/25 Full Review Madison K My favorite movie !! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) lives with her mother, father and sisters in the English countryside. As the eldest, she faces mounting pressure from her parents to marry. When the outspoken Elizabeth is introduced to the handsome and upper-class Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), sparks fly. Although there is obvious chemistry between the two, Darcy's overly reserved nature threatens the fledgling relationship.
Director
Joe Wright
Producer
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Paul Webster
Screenwriter
Jane Austen, Lee Hall, Deborah Moggach
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Working Title Films
Rating
PG (Some Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 23, 2005, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Apr 20, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$38.4M
Runtime
2h 9m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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