Pride and Prejudice
Seen it?1940 | 118 min | Drama, Romance
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Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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. If you loved Tess, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, who have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to eldest daughter Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with second-eldest Elizabeth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Art Direction, Black and White.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard
- Greer GarsonElizabeth Bennet
- Laurence OlivierMr. Darcy
- Mary BolandMrs. Bennet
- Edna May OliverLady Catherine de Bourgh
- Maureen O'SullivanJane Bennet
- Ann RutherfordLydia Bennet
- Frieda InescortMiss Caroline Bingley
- Edmund GwennMr. Bennet
- Karen MorleyMrs. Collins
- Heather AngelKitty Bennet