Austenland

PG-13

Released Aug 16, 2013

1 hr. 36 min.

Romance

Comedy

List

32%

113 Reviews

Tomatometer

54%

5,000+ Ratings

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Socially awkward Jane Hayes (Keri Russell) is obsessed with the works of Jane Austen and fantasizes about the character of Mr. Darcy. She scrapes together as much money as she can and takes off for Austenland, a British theme resort where guests immerse themselves in a romantic fantasy worthy of Austen herself. However, because Jane's limited funds do not allow as many privileges as other guests, her chance at a fling with her very own Mr. Darcy may be limited as well.

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Critics Consensus

Despite an intriguing premise and fine performances from a talented cast, Austenland succumbs to outworn romcom cliches and slapstick gags.

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a f

I am convinced that this comedic masterpiece goes over some of the other reviewers heads or perhaps the concept of humor alludes them all together. This is hilarious from start to finish. If you are a big fan of Jane Austen and the romance genre you will enjoy this movie and you will understand all of its tropes, cliches, and campiness for what it is. A satire. A must watch for any devoted romance fan who has seen all that the genre has offered us. This film was made for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

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Michelle G

Amazing! Jane Austen fans must see!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Jess G

This is my absolute favourite movie. I think the reason its ratings are so low is that a lot of people go into it expecting a period rom-com, or a much more serious film, when it's actually a secret third thing: a loving parody of period romances and romance novels, set in what is effectively a Pride and Prejudice LARP. While it pokes fun at the genre, it does so with a great deal of affection—satires based on derision are never actually fun, and this is quite the opposite. It's extremely silly, full of in-jokes and tropes for romance lovers, and makes no affectations of historical accuracy, which frankly only makes it funnier. Jennifer Coolidge, Ricky Whittle and Bret McKenzie are particularly hilarious. I also adore the soundtrack, which includes songs by the very under-appreciated artist Emmy the Great. Ignore the low ratings—for the genre-aware viewer, this is an absolute treat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/24

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Ericka R

Without a doubt my go-to comfort movie!! I laugh and swoon every time I watch this move and I've seen it at least 100 times! Jennifer and Georgia kill me this whole movie!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/08/24

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Armelle L

I was so pleasantly surprised by this movie. Very funny and refreshing. I loved it and have watched it twice in a month. It makes a change from all the trites that have come out in recent years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/28/23

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Bailey H

One of the funniest and most entertaining movies I have ever seen in my life. This movie is one I watch whenever I'm having a bad day and need a good laugh. The romance is also perfectly cheesy and enjoyable to watch play out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Jerusha Hess

Director

Keri Russell

Jane Hayes

JJ Feild

Mr. Henry Nobley

Jennifer Coolidge

Miss Elizabeth Charming

Bret McKenzie

Martin

Georgia King

Lady Amelia Heartwright

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With all the makings of a cult, this hit-and-miss hoot is as weird - and certainly much sillier than you'd expect - of a comedy produced by Stefanie 'Twilight' Meyer but directed/penned by the co-writer of Napoleon Dynamite.

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

What might have made a five-minute skit becomes an extended exercise in taking a joke for a walk round a country house before allowing it to crap on the terrace and then stamping it to death on the manicured lawn.

Rated: 1/5

Sep 29, 2013

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

Simply by smiling, [Russell] robs one of the will to live.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 27, 2013

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

Unfortunately, Hess and company weren't nearly as interested in Austen as they were in a thousand other boring romantic comedies.

Feb 25, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

This hallucinatory comedy boasts a fantastic level of originality.

Rated: 8/10

Dec 3, 2020

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Ryan Syrek

The Reader (Omaha, NE)

If Austenland is supposed to criticize obsessive fandom, the ending makes no sense. If it isn't, the rest of the film makes no sense. And yet, the light, airy, innocent nature of it all is somehow pleasing enough

Rated: B-

Aug 27, 2019

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Synopsis

Socially awkward Jane Hayes (Keri Russell) is obsessed with the works of Jane Austen and fantasizes about the character of Mr. Darcy. She scrapes together as much money as she can and takes off for Austenland, a British theme resort where guests immerse themselves in a romantic fantasy worthy of Austen herself. However, because Jane's limited funds do not allow as many privileges as other guests, her chance at a fling with her very own Mr. Darcy may be limited as well.

Director: Jerusha Hess
Executive Producer: Dan Levinson, Robert Fernandez
Screenwriter: Jerusha Hess, Shannon Hale
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Fickle Fish, Moxie Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Suggestive Content|Innuendo)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 16, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 4, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.2M

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