Screenplay: Jane Austen

Direction Simon Langton

Cast Colin Firth · Jennifer Ehle · David Bamber · Crispin Bonham-carter

Synopsis Pride and Prejudice (TV Miniseries) (1995) is a captivating period drama that brings Jane Austen's beloved novel to life in the 19th century. The story delves into the complexities of societal expectations, class distinctions, and the emotional journey of its...

Direction Hank Green · Bernie Su · Margaret Dunlap

Cast Ashley Clements · Julia Cho · Laura Spencer · Mary Kate Wiles

Synopsis The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (TV Series) (2012) presents a contemporary adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," presented through the lens of a vlog by Lizzie Bennet. Lizzie chronicles her family's ups and downs, with the assistance of her best...

Direction Ang Lee

Cast Emma Thompson · Kate Winslet · Hugh Grant · Alan Rickman

Synopsis Sense and Sensibility (1995) follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters—Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret—after their father's passing leaves them in financial distress. Their new home is with a benevolent cousin, but their limited means impact their prospects for marriage. Elinor,...

Direction Joe Wright

Cast Keira Knightley · Matthew Macfadyen · Brenda Blethyn · Donald Sutherland

Synopsis Pride and Prejudice (2005) unfolds the tale inspired by Jane Austen's classic novel, set in the era of Georgian England, focusing on the Bennet family's five daughters: Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia. The arrival of a prosperous young man,...

Direction Jim O'Hanlon

Cast Romola Garai · Rupert Evans · Louise Dylan · Michael Gambon

Synopsis Emma (TV Miniseries) (2009) follows the life of Emma Woodhouse, portrayed by Romola Garai, who appears to have a fulfilling life with a caring father, a circle of friends, and a comfortable home. However, Emma has a significant flaw—she is...

Direction John Alexander

Cast Hattie Morahan · Charity Wakefield · Lucy Boynton · David Morrissey

Synopsis Sense and Sensibility (TV Miniseries) (2008) is a captivating three-episode adaptation of Jane Austen's timeless narrative, delving into themes of love and societal hierarchy. The story revolves around Marianne Dashwood (Wakefield), who is deeply in love with John Willoughby (Cooper)....

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Greer Garson · Laurence Olivier · Mary Boland · Edna May Oliver

Synopsis Pride and Prejudice (1940) follows the Bennet family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and their five daughters, as they navigate the complexities of love and societal expectations in early 19th-century England. Mrs. Bennet is particularly keen on securing advantageous...

Direction Roger Michell

Cast Amanda Root · Ciarán Hinds · Susan Fleetwood · Corin Redgrave

Synopsis Persuasion (1995) delves into the life of Anne Elliot, a woman from a once-prosperous aristocratic family now facing financial struggles. Eight years prior, Anne was convinced to end her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a promising but impoverished naval officer. The...

Direction Adrian Shergold

Cast Sally Hawkins · Rupert Penry-Jones · Alice Krige · Anthony Head

Synopsis Persuasion (TV) (2007) is a fresh take on Jane Austen's beloved novel. The story revolves around Anne Elliot, who at nineteen, fell deeply in love with the charming naval officer Frederick Wentworth. However, due to his lack of wealth and...

Direction Oliver Blackburn · Lisa Clarke · Charles Sturridge

Cast Alexandra Roach · Crystal Clarke · Charlotte Spencer · Kate Ashfield

Synopsis Sanditon (TV Miniseries) (2019) is an eight-episode series that follows the journey of Charlotte Heywood, a lively and impulsive young woman who leaves her quiet countryside life to venture to Sanditon, a coastal town striving to transform into a fashionable...

Direction Daniel Percival

Cast Matthew Rhys · Anna Maxwell Martin · Jenna Coleman · Matthew Goode

Synopsis Death Comes to Pemberley (TV) (2013) is a gripping TV miniseries that spans three episodes. Set six years after their marriage, Elizabeth and Darcy are enjoying life at their grand Pemberley estate with their two young sons. The annual ball...

Direction Jeremy Lovering

Cast Samuel Roukin · Olivia Williams · Greta Scacchi · Imogen Poots

Synopsis Miss Austen Regrets (TV) (2008) explores the twilight years of renowned author Jane Austen, focusing on her role as a mentor and confidante to her niece, Fanny Knight. As Austen nears her fortieth birthday, she offers guidance and support to...

Direction Autumn de Wilde

Cast Anya Taylor-Joy · Angus Imrie · Letty Thomas · Mia Goth

Synopsis Emma. (2020) follows the story of Emma Woodhouse, a charming, intelligent, and wealthy young woman who finds herself at the center of her small town's social scene. This sparkling adaptation of Jane Austen's timeless novel delves into themes of social...

Direction Patricia Rozema

Cast Frances O'Connor · Embeth Davidtz · Jonny Lee Miller · Alessandro Nivola

Synopsis Mansfield Park (2000) follows the journey of Fanny Price, a bright and perceptive young woman who is sent from her humble home to reside with her affluent relatives, the Bertrams, to gain an education and better prospects. Despite feeling like...

Direction Jon Jones

Cast Felicity Jones · JJ Feild · Carey Mulligan · William Beck

Synopsis Northanger Abbey (TV) (2007) follows the journey of Catherine Morland, a young woman who finds herself in Bath with the Allen family, eager for the thrilling experiences she has only read about in books. Catherine is swiftly introduced to high...

Direction Douglas McGrath

Cast Gwyneth Paltrow · Toni Collette · Alan Cumming · Jeremy Northam

Synopsis Emma (1996) is a period drama that adapts Jane Austen's classic novel, centering on a clever and wealthy young woman in early 19th-century England who enjoys meddling in the romantic affairs of her acquaintances. The narrative unfolds as she attempts...

Direction Rodney Bennett

Cast Irene Richard · Tracey Childs · Annie Leon · Robert Swann

Synopsis Sense and Sensibility (TV Miniseries) (1981) follows the lives of two contrasting sisters as they navigate the complexities of love and heartache in the 18th century. The narrative delves into the emotional journeys of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, each embodying...

Direction Rick Duffield · Ken Harrison · Fred Holmes · Bert Guthrie

Cast Larry Brantley · Jordan Wall · Christie Abbott · Adam Springfield

Synopsis Wishbone (TV Series) (1995) follows the escapades of a clever and humorous canine who envisions himself as a protagonist from renowned literary works, often finding himself in comparable real-world situations.

Direction Diarmuid Lawrence

Cast Kate Beckinsale · Bernard Hepton · Mark Strong · Samantha Bond

Synopsis Emma (TV) (1996) follows the story of Emma Woodhouse, portrayed by Kate Beckinsale, who holds firm beliefs about the appropriate matches for marriage. Her well-intentioned but misguided attempts to play matchmaker for her more compliant friend, Harriet, lead to complications....

Direction Whit Stillman

Cast Kate Beckinsale · Xavier Samuel · Chloë Sevigny · Stephen Fry

Synopsis Love and Friendship (2016) is a period drama set in the late 18th century, where the cunning and charming Lady Susan Vernon navigates the complexities of high society. As whispers about her personal life circulate, she strategically seeks suitable matches...