Pride & Prejudice (2005)
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A woman of independent spirit navigates the complexities of marriage and social standing in 18th-century England.
The story
Set in the late 18th century in England, the film follows the lives of the Bennet sisters, who live at their rural estate, Longbourn. As their mother, Mrs. Bennet, eagerly seeks to secure suitable marriages for her daughters, the arrival of the wealthy bachelor Charles Bingley and his friend, the aloof Mr. Darcy, creates a stir in their social circle. Elizabeth Bennet, the spirited protagonist, finds herself navigating the nuances of social etiquette and personal feelings while dealing with the various suitors and social pressures of her time. The story explores the complexities of love and the misconceptions that arise within their community.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In late 18th-century England, the five Bennet sisters live at Longbourn. Mrs. Bennet is thrilled by the arrival of the wealthy Bingley and his friend, the stoic Mr. Darcy. While Jane is quickly taken with Bingley, Elizabeth finds herself repelled by Darcy's perceived arrogance. The plot thickens as the pompous Mr. Collins arrives to claim the family estate, and the charming soldier George Wickham enters the scene, winning Elizabeth's sympathy with lies about Darcy. After rejecting Collins' proposal, Elizabeth's world is shaken when she receives a letter from Darcy confessing his love and revealing Wickham's true character. Following a period of separation and the scandalous elopement of Lydia with Wickham—which Darcy secretly resolves—Elizabeth visits the grand estate of Pemberley. There, she sees a transformed, humble Darcy. After a final confrontation with Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Elizabeth and Darcy reconcile their feelings and accept each other's love, culminating in a happy union.
- First release year
- 2005
- Runtime (minutes)
- 127
- Production countries
- United Kingdom; United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Joe Wright
- Writers
- Deborah Moggach · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Keira Knightley · Elizabeth Bennet; Matthew Macfadyen · Mr Darcy; Brenda Blethyn · Mrs Bennet; Donald Sutherland · Mr Bennet; Rosamund Pike · Jane; Jena Malone · Kitty; Tom Hollander · Mr Bingley; Penelope Wilton · Mrs Bennet
- Genres
- period romance; romance drama; historical romance
- Themes
- realism; romanticism; family
- Tone and mood
- romantic; realistic
- Premise and plot tags
- period piece; romance; literary adaptation
- Source material / true-story basis
- Jane Austen's 1813 novel 'Pride & Prejudice'
- Reception
- The film received positive reviews from critics, particularly for Keira Knightley's performance, and was successful at the box office.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 87% · scale: percentage · review count: 186; Metacritic · score: 82 · scale: 100 · review count: 37
- Awards and nominations
- Academy Award · Best Actress · Nomination; BAFTA Award · Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer · Win
- Production trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in England over an 11-week schedule.; The film was re-released in 2025 for its 20th anniversary.
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