Austenland

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Austenland

PG-13

Released Aug 16, 2013

1h 36m

Romance

Comedy

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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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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

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.

Sep 6, 2017

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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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Bronwyn D

I watched this because I'm a huge Keri Russell fan. The movie was cute, but could've been Way Better. The idea was smart. And I enjoyed the twist. Something was missing though, & it got a little too silly sometimes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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MARIANA C

Don't be fooled by the terrible reviews. I couldn't stop laughing. This is such a funny, refreshing, clever and romantic movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/03/24

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kathy p

Must see for Pride and Prejudice Fans, Gives you all the feels and some comedy . Loved it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/24

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Julian Rex M

Its premise is undoubtedly original, but Austenland's largely dull and repetitive humor keep it from being an interesting watch

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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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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Jerusha Hess

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Jane Hayes

JJ Feild

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Jennifer Coolidge

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Bret McKenzie

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Georgia King

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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
Producer: Stephenie Meyer, Gina Mingacci, Meghan Hibbett
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
Runtime: 1h 36m

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