Pride & Prejudice

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Pride & Prejudice

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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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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

Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

"Wright’s filmmaking is elegant, vibrant and prudently ostentatious."

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 13, 2025

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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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Rachel LaBonte

Screen Rant

With the earnest, yet simple depiction of love and the gorgeous, dreamy visuals, Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice remains an enduring classic.

Rated: 10/10

Apr 18, 2025

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Stately, emotional, sumptuous, and perfect in every way.

Apr 12, 2025

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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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Julia R

I wanted to like this movie, really I did. The language I thought was appalling, and Georgiana’s quip that her brother must “force Elizabeth” to play duets was frankly eye rolling. Mrs Bennett was not obnoxious enough, we, the audience, were supposed to be as embarrassed as Elizabeth and there was nothing to be embarrassed about. This Mr and Mrs Bennett are also supposed to be barely able to stand each other & these two were clearly devoted to each other. I know the book isn’t necessarily for everyone but was it too much to ask that the director read the book?

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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F T

A beautiful movie with beautiful costumes, set design, music, cinematography, and character portrayal. Pride & Prejudice (2005) is so utterly charming that you spend a great deal of the movie dreading that something bad might happen to the characters it so thoroughly convinces you to love and root for. It is a comfort movie that makes one feel warm, hopeful, nostalgic, and happy, and it is an utter escape from everything else going on in the world.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/06/25

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Shadow C

Soundtrack, Cinematography, Acting... all awesome. A movie that I rewatch at least once a year.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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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

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Grms 2

I love every single minute of this movie ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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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

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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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