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Pride & Prejudice

Play trailer 2:21 Poster for Pride & Prejudice PG Released Nov 23, 2005 2h 8m Drama Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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daniel f Incredible film!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Shelley It is one of my favorite versions of this classic story. I especially love the lighting design. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/22 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 Nathan L It hardly blended Jane Austin’s work at all. I appreciate the cinematography and acting, but is greatly lacking in the adaptation of the story, detail and heart behind pride and prejudice. This movie has all the characteristics of stolen valor. Wearing the coat of Austin’s work, with none of the background or content. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review Marissa A I wanted to love this film. But, I couldn't get past that almost every single character was changed and sometimes the changes didn't make sense. Keira Knightly is not someone who comes off as a quick witted, sparkly eyed person with an intelligent face, she should have never taken the role. It became an entirely different story than the one written by Austen. The character of Mrs. Bennet who is meant to be very ridiculous is not portrayed that way. Mr. Darcy who is strong and silent...well, he is silent but I actually didn't even like Mr. Darcy in this. Of course he's one of the great romantic literary heroes. And he just left me shaking my head. In every Jane Austen adaptation I have generally been able to find something to like, but....I can't. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 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
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$38.4M
Runtime
2h 8m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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