Pride & PrejudiceU

Directed by Joe Wright | UK | 2005 | 2h 6m | Starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Donald Sutherland, Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander, Carey Mulligan

Elizabeth Bennet lives with her parents and sisters in the English countryside. As the eldest daughter, she feels increasing pressure to marry well. When she meets the proud and wealthy Mr. Darcy, their initial clash sparks undeniable chemistry. But his aloof demeanour threatens to keep them apart. Director Joe Wright brings Jane Austen’s beloved novel to life with sweeping romance and a magnetic connection between leads Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

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Reviews

‘One of the most delightful and heartwarming adaptations made from Austen or anybody else.’
★★★★★
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

‘The cast of Bennet sisters are young and credible, their group scenes are filmed with hip Altmanesque overlapping dialogue, while the director Joe Wright’s roaming camera gives every exchange an unexpected urgency.’
★★★★★
Kevin Maher. The Times

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the beloved novelist Jane Austen. The Oxford University Press are celebrating this anniversary throughout the year. Click here to find out more.

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