Overview
A tale of love and societal expectations unfolds in the heart of Georgian England.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- romantic
- warm
- date night
- rainy day viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the familiar Austen adaptation freshly enjoyable because of its modern filmmaking sensibility and strong performances, especially Keira Knightley's.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Bennet sisters face intense pressure to secure suitable husbands because their family's future depends on advantageous marriages.
Elizabeth's initial interpretation of Darcy and his behavior drives the central romantic tension and character development.
Joe Wright combines Georgian settings and costume drama conventions with dynamic camera movement and heightened romantic staging.
The Bennet family's conduct and Lydia's impropriety threaten the sisters' prospects within their local society.
Films like Pride & Prejudice, and why
Sense and Sensibility
shared period romance, marriage-market themes, witty social observation, and emotionally restrained courtship
Emma.
shared Jane Austen adaptation, Georgian English setting, romantic misunderstandings, and class-conscious social comedy
A Room with a View
shared lavish period romance, marriage pressures, spirited heroine, and restrained emotional tension
Gosford Park
shared literary period romance, matchmaking pressures, family dynamics, and elegant English setting
Movie Details
- Director
- Joe Wright
- Release Date
- 2005-09-16
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rating
- 8.1 / 10 (8972)
Cast
- Keira Knightley
- Matthew Macfadyen
- Brenda Blethyn
- Rosamund Pike
- Carey Mulligan
- Jena Malone
- Talulah Riley
- Donald Sutherland
- Simon Woods
- Judi Dench
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Britbox Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pride & Prejudice about?
- A spirited young woman challenges her first impressions and her society's marriage rules while navigating an increasingly compelling bond with a proud aristocrat.
- What is Pride & Prejudice like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pride & Prejudice as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Pride & Prejudice violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Pride & Prejudice.
- What did critics think of Pride & Prejudice?
- Critics broadly found the familiar Austen adaptation freshly enjoyable because of its modern filmmaking sensibility and strong performances, especially Keira Knightley's.
- Which films are like Pride & Prejudice?
- Films with a similar feel include Sense and Sensibility, Emma., A Room with a View, and Gosford Park.
- How long is Pride & Prejudice?
- Pride & Prejudice runs 128 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pride & Prejudice?
- In United States, Pride & Prejudice streams on Britbox Apple TV channel.
