Love & Friendship
Seen it?2016 | 94 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pride & Prejudice, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
From Jane Austen’s novella, the beautiful and cunning Lady Susan Vernon visits the estate of her in-laws to wait out colorful rumors of her dalliances and to find husbands for herself and her daughter. Two young men, handsome Reginald DeCourcy and wealthy Sir James Martin, severely complicate her plans.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
7 wins and 22 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 84K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Whit Stillman
- Kate BeckinsaleLady Susan Vernon
- Xavier SamuelReginald DeCourcy
- Morfydd ClarkFrederica Vernon
- Emma GreenwellCatherine DeCourcy Vernon
- Tom BennettSir James Martin
- James FleetSir Reginald DeCourcy
- Jemma RedgraveLady DeCourcy
- Justin EdwardsCharles Vernon
- Stephen FryMr. Johnson
- Chloë SevignyAlicia Johnson