Pride & Prejudice

Name: Pride & Prejudice
Director: Joe Wright
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2005-09-16
Rating: 7.9

September 16, 2005· 2h 8m

Drama Romance

Directed by

Joe Wright

Cast

Keira Knightley Matthew Macfadyen Brenda Blethyn Rosamund Pike Carey Mulligan Jena Malone +25 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.9

A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.9

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

21 reviews·Last updated 4d ago

Peak Moment

Visiting Pemberley estate

9.2at 1h 32m

Lowest Moment

Wickham's charm offensive

6.8at 44m

Biggest Swing

The film jumps from its lowest point during Wickham's rushed introduction (6.8) to its highest peak at the Netherfield ball sequence (8.8), showcasing Wright's cinematic mastery in the ballroom scene

Critics consistently praised Joe Wright's visually stunning adaptation for its cinematic sweep and Keira Knightley's breakout performance, though many noted the compressed timeline compared to longer adaptations. The film peaks with its ballroom sequences and Pemberley visit, delivering beautiful cinematography and emotional authenticity that captures Austen's spirit despite some rushed plotting.

21 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb