Pride & Prejudice 2005
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What is Pride & Prejudice?
Pride & Prejudice is a 2005 period romance film directed by Joe Wright, based on Jane Austen's novel of the same name. The film features five sisters from an English family of landed gentry as they deal with issues of marriage, morality, and misconceptions.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 128 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 16, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Scion Films
- Budget
- $28,000,000
- Revenue
- $124,604,345
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
Pride & Prejudice is a 2005 period romance film directed by Joe Wright, based on Jane Austen's novel of the same name. The film features five sisters from an English family of landed gentry as they deal with issues of marriage, morality, and misconceptions. The story takes place among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era, where Mr. Bennet lives in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters. The family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages, as their house will be inherited by a distant cousin if Mr. Bennet dies. The film stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen, and is a British-American romantic drama. It is available to stream on various platforms, including Netflix and Prime Video. The movie is an adaptation of Jane Austen's 1813 novel, and was released in 2005. Joe Wright made his feature directorial debut with this film.
Should you watch it?
“A spirited young woman navigates love and social expectations in Regency-era England.”
- beautiful cinematography and costumes
- strong female protagonist
- sharp dialogue and chemistry
- some pacing issues in middle act
- limited character development for supporting roles
you enjoy classic literature adaptations with strong romantic tension.
Suitable for teens and up, focuses on courtship and family dynamics.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a book?
Yes, it's adapted from Jane Austen's famous novel.
What time period is it set in?
The early 1800s during the Georgian era in England.
Is it a faithful adaptation?
It follows the main plot points but takes some creative liberties.
How many sisters are in the Bennet family?
There are five daughters in the Bennet household.
What's the main conflict?
The family must secure good marriages for the daughters due to inheritance laws.