Pride and Prejudice
1940 · Movie · NR · 118 min · ★ 6.9 · 92% critics
In early 19th-century England, five sisters are pushed toward advantageous matches when two wealthy newcomers arrive in their neighborhood. As romance and social expectations collide, one sharp-witted young woman repeatedly clashes with a proud outsider, and misunderstandings test whether affection can overcome class pressures and first impressions.
Based on Pride and Prejudice
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Details
- Years
- 1940
- Release date
- 1940-07-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Critic score
- 92/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (155 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, humorous classic romance about manners, class, and misunderstandings, with a big cast and a polished old-Hollywood feel; Not for you if you need a faithful, novel-accurate adaptation like Jane Eyre.
Pros: witty banter; charming ensemble cast; lavish period feel | Cons: loose adaptation; uneven tone; costumes feel off
Themes
- based on novel or book
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Black and White · 1941
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Black and White · 1941 · nominated
Cast & crew
Greer Garson
as Elizabeth Bennet
Laurence Olivier
as Mr. Darcy
Mary Boland
as Mrs. Bennet
Edna May Oliver
as Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Maureen O'Sullivan
as Jane Bennet
Ann Rutherford
as Lydia Bennet
Frieda Inescort
as Miss Caroline Bingley
Edmund Gwenn
as Mr. Bennet
Karen Morley
as Mrs. Collins
Heather Angel
as Kitty Bennet
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard