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Pride & Prejudice

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Release: 2005-09-16

Runtime: 2h 09m (129 minutes)

A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.

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Genres: Drama, Romance

Cast: Kelly Reilly, Rosamund Pike, Keira Knightley, more

Storyline

A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.

Tagline

A romance ahead of its time.

Specifications

production
GB, FR, US
release
2005-09-16
budget
$28M
revenue
$122M

Genres

Drama
Romance

Production Companies

Universal Pictures
StudioCanal
Working Title Films
Scion Films

Keywords

based on novel or book
england
bachelor
family relationships
suitor
prejudice
period drama
pride
18th century
opposites attract
gentleman
georgian or regency era
1790s
sisters

Information on Pride & Prejudice

Pride & Prejudice is a 2005 romantic drama directed by Joe Wright. This film is based on the classic novel by Jane Austen, which was published in 1813.

The story revolves around five sisters from a wealthy English family as they navigate the complex world of love, marriage, and societal expectations. The main character, Elizabeth Bennet, is portrayed by Keira Knightley. Her love interest, Mr. Darcy, is played by Matthew Macfadyen.

The film features a talented supporting cast, including Donald Sutherland, Judi Dench, Tom Hollander, and Brenda Blethyn.

The movie premiered in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 16 September 2005, followed by its release in the United States on 11 November 2005.

This adaptation of Austen's work has been praised for its visuals, performances, and overall storytelling. It brings a fresh perspective to the timeless themes of pride, prejudice, and the quest for love.