19 Films Inspired by Jane Austen

This charming film follows two passionate teachers competing for the chance to stage a previously unknown play by Jane Austen, written when she was just twelve. Driven by their love of drama and literature, they work together to uncover Austen's…

Fanny Price, a lively young woman, is sent to live with her wealthy cousins on their large estate to learn how to behave in high society. Surrounded by luxury, Fanny’s quick wit and cheerful personality start to change the way…

Facing financial hardship, young Jane Austen is expected by her parents to marry Lady Gresham's wealthy nephew. However, Jane realizes this marriage would stifle her spirit and artistic identity. She develops a connection with Tom Lefroy, an engaging but impoverished…

Catherine Morland, a romantic young woman, arrives to stay with the affluent Tilney family. As she experiences life with them, Catherine discovers that marriage in that era is often based on wealth and social standing, rather than love.

A woman deeply captivated by the BBC's "Pride and Prejudice" series journeys to a Jane Austen-themed park, hoping to find her ideal partner.

Lady Susan Vernon, a charming but manipulative woman, goes to live with her in-laws to avoid gossip about her past and to arrange marriages for herself and her daughter. Her plans are disrupted by two attractive young men: the handsome…

Approaching her fortieth birthday, Jane Austen remains unmarried. When her niece Fanny asks for her help in choosing a suitable husband for the young woman, the aging spinster begins to reflect on her own life and the reasons behind her…

This story updates Jane Austen's classic with a modern LDS setting. Elizabeth Bennet is a driven college student focused on her studies, with no plans for marriage until graduation. However, her resolve is challenged by two men: the charming but…

This period comedy follows Mrs. Bennet, who is determined to marry off her five daughters to wealthy men. Her plans gain momentum when a rich bachelor moves into the neighborhood. But Mrs. Bennet's pursuit of ideal matches becomes complicated by…

A young woman's fascination with dramatic Gothic stories causes confusion and misinterpretations in her romantic relationships.

Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are left without money when their father's inheritance is lost. While searching for financial stability, they face prejudice and discouragement from those around them. Amidst romantic possibilities, discerning who to trust becomes complicated. Can the sisters…

This drama-documentary explores the life of Jane Austen. Anna Chancellor, a distant relative of the author, uncovers the woman behind the novels through readings and reconstructions. The film includes location footage of Austen's homes in Steventon and Chawton, as well…

Fanny Price is sent to live with her wealthy relatives, the Bertrams, and finds herself largely unwelcome, except by her cousin Edmund. Her life becomes more complicated with the arrival of the charming Mary and Henry Crawford.

In 19th-century England, Emma Woodhouse enjoys a privileged life and takes it upon herself to guide the romantic lives of others. Confident in her matchmaking abilities, she overlooks her own lack of romantic experience. Witty and charming, Emma is convinced…

Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth were once deeply in love, but their relationship ended when Anne's family lost money and they were separated. Years later, Anne's father rents out their estate to Admiral Croft, bringing Anne and Frederick back…

This is a story of love and life within the English aristocracy during the Georgian period. Mr. Bennet, a gentleman in Hertfordshire, lives with his domineering wife and five daughters. However, if he were to die, their home would pass…

Anne Elliot lives with her wealthy but snobbish family as they face financial ruin. Anne is a woman with forward-thinking ideas. Her life changes when Frederick Wentworth, a man she previously rejected, returns. Anne must decide whether to remain focused…

Six Californians form a book club dedicated to exploring Jane Austen's novels. As they discuss Austen's stories, the club members begin to confront personal issues that resonate with the themes in the books.