Pride & Prejudice

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Pride & Prejudice

PG

Released Nov 23, 2005

2h 8m

Drama

Romance

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

It's a fitfully engaging romance, it's just not Pride and Prejudice.

Rated: 1/4

Dec 17, 2005

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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

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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

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Javier Ocaña

El Pais (Spain)

Joe Wright successfully avoids the stuffy feel of those British period pieces. [Full Review in Spanish]

Nov 20, 2019

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daniel f

Incredible film!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/24

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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

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Butter L

I've seen every version of Pride & Prejudice and didn't think anything could be better than the BBC's 1995 Jennifer Ehle/Colin Firth 6-hour version. Welp, this tops that. Absolutely gorgeous, beautifully acted, and even though it was only a couple hours long, it didn't feel like anything vital was skipped. Just a complete stunner!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Angel V

TE AMOOO SEÑORITO DARCY... si no fuera por la poca salubridad y los inexistentes avances médicos del siglo XXI y obvio el WiFi, amaría vivir en esa época, lector dime si esta epoca no te parece tan, in-reptiliana... GRACIAS ELON

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Cecile W

Pride & Prejudice with Kiera Knightly and Matthew McFadden is my sister and I favorite movie of all time. So beautifully written and the music is wonderful. It is our “go to” movie when nothing else is worth watching. The director and producers did such a fantastic job in creating this magnificent masterpiece. I have seen it probably 30 times and look forward to watching it again. Such beautiful chemistry within the actors and actresses. I look forward to seeing another Joe Wright period drama soon. Number one movie out of thousands.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Sheree B

This film is superbly videographed. The videography is perfect and breathtaking. The script is absolutely spot on. The set design and costuming is incredible. The plot moves along at just the right pace. This is a perfect film. But, the best thing about Wright's version of this classic literature to film... the cast! Nailed it! Every single cast member is spot on. The acting is just right with every, single character portrayal. Knightly and MacFadyen portray so much chemistry and you can feel the emotion emanating through the screen, as with Pike who is a beautiful actor. It's a treat to see Sutherland and Dame Dench, but I have to give the biggest shout outs to Blethyn who plays Mrs Bennet impeccably (she's hilarious!), and Reilly (always gets it right), and MacFadyen... what a perfect cast he was for our favourite Mr. Darcy. Can't recommend this film enough!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/05/24

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Joe Wright

Director

Keira Knightley

Elizabeth Bennet

Matthew Macfadyen

Mr. Darcy

Brenda Blethyn

Mrs. Bennet

Donald Sutherland

Mr. Bennet

Judi Dench

Lady Catherine de Bourgh

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Pride & Prejudice: Official Clip - Mr. Bingley's Single

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Pride & Prejudice: Official Clip - Lady Catherine's Interrogation

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Pride & Prejudice: Official Clip - A Letter to Elizabeth

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Pride & Prejudice: Official Clip - Visiting Darcy's Estate

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Pride & Prejudice: Official Clip - Last Man in the World

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Pride & Prejudice: Official Clip - Miserable Mr. Darcy

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Pride & Prejudice: Official Clip - Refusing Mr. Collins

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Pride & Prejudice: Official Clip - Offending Lady Catherine

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Pride & Prejudice: Official Clip - Elizabeth and Darcy's Dance

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Pride & Prejudice: Official Clip - You Have Bewitched Me

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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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