Movies like Pride and prejudice are some of the most celebrated novels to be turned into a movie. Since it was released, pride and prejudice have made a great impact on the box office and it is likely to be the favorite movie for a lot of young individuals. Pride and prejudice, for those of you who don’t know, is a movie that revolves around individuals in early Britain, Miss Elizabeth, and Darcy. The former is an outspoken girl who lives in the countryside with her family and being the eldest amongst her sisters, there is an intense pressure to marry.
However, she refuses every chance she gets at it. But, the twist comes when she meets this upper-class, handsome man named Mr. Darcy. There is instant chemistry between the two and things get dreamy. But Mr. darcy’s overly reserved nature is a threat to the fledgling relationship, which is what the movie is about. Now, that you have gotten a recap, we’re sure you’re eager for a rewatch.
However, we’re here to do you one better. How about you watch another movies like pride and prejudice, and if one is not enough, then you’re at the perfect place. Today we are going to tell you about the ten best movies like pride and prejudice, which you will absolutely love if you liked the former. So without further ado, let’s begin.
Sense and sensibility
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The first one on the list is another adaptation of jane austen’s novel called sense and sensibility. Just like pride and prejudice, this novel also reveals a story of the early 19th century and hence is perfect to watch if you have just finished watching pride and prejudice.
Sense and sensibility revolve around a very interesting plot that is about two sisters named Elinor and Marianne. These two sisters, along with their mother are forced to shift to a small cottage in Dashwood because of the recent demise of their father. With a cut in all the finances and the strains that come along with them, these two sisters find more problems for themselves.
Marianne is hard stuck between two men, very different from each other whe4reas Elinor is crushing on an already engaged man. Encompassing the love diaries of these two sisters, this adaptation of the novel from Jane Austen is a great movie to watch.
If you like watching movies where there is a touch of the elite British empire and also the contrast of the poor countrysides, then this movie is for you. You will like this movie regardless of if you liked pride and prejudice or not, which is why we highly recommend watching this one next.
Bridget Jone’s diary
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A modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel called the pride and prejudice, Bridget jones’s diary is well worthy of its association to the great novel, and is also good enough as a standalone. Bridget jones’s diary revolves around a 32-year-old woman named Bridget, who has decided to change her relationship with food, dating, and cigarettes.
Trying to live a healthier life, Bridget jones falls under the loop we all have fallen. The torment of choosing between two people. Bridget Jones is stuck between her boss and her childhood acquaintance, and there is a record of it in the diaries she keeps, and hence the name.
This movie got Renee Zellweger nominated for the best actress in the Oscars and hence is the perfect movie to watch if you’re looking for a movie like pride and prejudice. The strong characters of this movie are what makes it so bold and hence is one of the most recommended movies of all time.
Becoming Jane
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Based on the writer of the novel itself, becoming jane is a speculating piece that tries to give the viewers a peek into jane austen’s life. Becoming jane is a great movie to watch if you’re curious about pride and prejudice’s author, which, to admit we all were when we watched pride and prejudice. Becoming jane however covers her young age self, trying to turn into the woman she became.
This is before any of her work got published and still, the 20-year-old had enough problems of her own. Becoming jane is a story that revolves around jane dealing with immense pressure from her family to get married, but she refuses. However, she finds herself, attracted to this lawyer who has a bad reputation.
Starring Anne Hathaway as the young jane and written by Kevin Hood and Sarah Williams, this movie is a must-watch. With interesting plot points, twists and turns, a lot is happening in young jane’s life, that we’re sure you’d want to watch. If you’re looking for a movie like pride and p[rejudice, what better movie to watch than becoming jane itself.
Jane Eyre
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The next movie on the list is yet another classical adaptation of a great novel. Jane eyre has had multiple adaptations over time out of which the one that came out in 2011 is the best. Jane eyre is a story that revolves around this woman named jane who lands a job as a governess in Edward Rochester’s estate.
However, through the course of the movie, these two bond inspite of their mildly different character tones and start falling in love with each other. But, Jane soon discovers a dark secret about Rochester, which makes her flee the job and their apparent romantic relationship. Jane eyre is a must-watch if you liked pride and prejudice because it carries a similar tone and character designs.
Also, it is considered the best work of charlotte Bronte, so you must give it a try. Jane eyre has won a lot of awards for how fascinating the actors performed and hence is a great piece of art to watch.
Emma
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Yet another novel by Jane Austen is brought to life by the breakout star Anya Taylor from the recent hit named Queen’s gambit. Emma is a movie that revolves around the main character named Emma woodhouse who has an affinity for matchmaking. After seeing a lot of romantic pairings herself, Emma finds love for her own, which is what the movie is basically about.
Emma is a great movie all around if you’re looking for something entertaining and dramatic as pride and prejudice. Anya Taylor has brought a great rendition of Emma woodhouse to the big screen and hence is highly appreciated for the same.
What makes this movie even more interesting is that the side characters, more than just keep up with Anya and have outdone a lot of actors, befitting the role even though there has been a lot of adaptations of the same, this one from 2020 is the best of all time, and the critiques agree as well. Overall, Emma is a great movie to watch, if you like drama that’s similar to that of pride and prejudice, yet still carries a flavor of its own.
Mansfield park
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Another one of austen’s great works, Mansfield Park is a must include name in the list, when we’re talking about movies like pride and prejudice. This movie revolves around a woman named fanny price, who has a poor financial background. However, for a proper upbringing, she is sent to her uncle’s home, where her extended family hardly cares for her, except her cousin, and later her love interest Edmund.
The movie revolves around the social dynamics of their romance and its consequences. A great piece from jane Austen and an even better screenplay from Patricia Rozema. If you are hooked on movies like pride and prejudice, then we highly recommend watching Mansfield park next, it’ll surely not disappoint. Starring Frances O’coner as fanny price, there is no reason to miss out on this one.
Pride and prejudice and zombies
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This movie is as funny and bizarre as it sounds. After the publication of a novel of the same name in 2009, pride and prejudice, and zombies came onto the big screen. A parody nonetheless, this movie will have you on the ground laughing at times and also leave you just as surprised.
Pride and prejudice and zombies revolve around the same Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, except a certain plague has converted the people of their countryside to zombies, to evade which Miss Elizabeth has teamed up with Mr. Darcy.
Overall a fun and entertaining movie, pride and prejudice and zombies definitely feel like something Jane Austen would have written, if zombies were a thing back then, or maybe not, we’ll never know. But, one thing for sure is that this movie is the perfect parody of pride and prejudice, bringing out the contrast in the characters in a humorous way.
Anna Karenina
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Anna Karenina is a tragic story set in Russia back in the late 19th century, which revolves around anna the lead and her life. Married to a much older person, she feels very unhappy in her marriage. However, she falls for a cavalry officer, which leads to a lot of scandals in her social sphere. The movie revolves and records the incidents of that, which is what makes this movie an utter success.
In the lead role we see, Keira Knightley, the same woman who played Elizabeth bennet in the most celebrated adaptation of pride and prejudice. She brings out all the nuances of anna’s character, which is what makes it perfect for this period piece and hence makes it incredibly fun to watch. Anna Karenina is a great movie regardless, of if you liked pride or prejudice or not and is one of the best adaptations of Tolstoy’s novel.
Clueless
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One of the finest renditions of Emma by Jane Austen is this movie called clueless. This movie revolves around two girls from Beverly Hills high school named Tai and Cher. The latter gives the former a makeover in the belief that she will find a match but starts to feel jealous when she gets much more popular than the latter is.
The movie revolves around teenage drama and has a lot of intense and comic scenes as well. Clueless is a movie that is great in all regards and hence is a must-watch for all the people who liked pride and prejudice.
Austenland
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Last but not least Austen land is a must-watch for anyone who enjoyed the list so far. It is a movie about austen’s obsession and has a lot of mixed reviews at the box office. However, the concept is great. A woman named jane hyes is obsessed with everything about Jane Austen and Mr. Darcy. After accumulating all the money she can, she visits Austen land, a resort-themed for Austen fans.
With period costumes and everything according to the era, Austen land is fun to watch the movie. With the resort’s own male actors, Austen land is full of drama and emotions. However, as all things might be, the protagonist’s emotions are also complicated which brings out the drama in the story. With great scenes and plot twists, Austen land is a great movie to close off the list with. Overall, if you like pride and prejudice, then Austen land is a great movie to watch.
Conclusion
The above-mentioned ten movies are the best movies like pride and prejudice to watch. If you’re interested in such period pieces then this list is going to be a sweet haven for you as you will enjoy these movies thoroughly. We’re sure you will find something up your alley from this list. Till then, keep scrolling!