Love & Friendship 2016
“A lady never reveals her tactics.”
What is Love & Friendship?
Love & Friendship is a 2016 film adapted from Jane Austen's novella, following the recently widowed Lady Susan Vernon as she visits the estate of her in-laws. She aims to wait out colorful rumors of her dalliances while securing suitably wealthy husbands for both her daughter and herself.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- May 26, 2016
- Studios
- Blinder Films, Chic Films, Westerly Films
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
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Overview
Love & Friendship is a 2016 film adapted from Jane Austen's novella, following the recently widowed Lady Susan Vernon as she visits the estate of her in-laws. She aims to wait out colorful rumors of her dalliances while securing suitably wealthy husbands for both her daughter and herself.
Her calculated exploits are severely complicated by two young men, the handsome Reginald DeCourcy and the wealthy Sir James Martin. The film blends drama, romance, and comedy over a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes and received a PG-13 rating.
Should you watch it?
“A cunning widow visits her in-laws to find wealthy husbands.”
- Adapted from a Jane Austen novella.
- Features a cunning and beautiful protagonist.
- Involves romantic complications with handsome and wealthy suitors.
- The plot centers on calculated exploits and rumors of dalliances that may not appeal to viewers seeking straightforward romance.
Watch it if you enjoy period dramas based on Jane Austen novellas featuring cunning protagonists.
The tone is dramatic, romantic, and comedic with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes, rated PG-13.
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Where can I stream Love & Friendship (2016)?
Streaming availability can be checked through platforms referencing The Movie Database and current streaming providers.
Is Love & Friendship worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy period dramas based on Jane Austen novellas that feature cunning and witty protagonists.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the source material for the film?
The film is based on a novella by Jane Austen.