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The Jane Austen Book Club

  • 20072007
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
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6.7/10
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Amy Brenneman and Hugh Dancy in The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)
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Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen, only to find their relationships -- both old and new -- begin to resemble 21st century versions of her novels.Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen, only to find their relationships -- both old and new -- begin to resemble 21st century versions of her novels.Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen, only to find their relationships -- both old and new -- begin to resemble 21st century versions of her novels.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
28K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,468
1,147
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    • Director
      • Robin Swicord
    • Writers
      • Robin Swicord(screenplay)
      • Karen Joy Fowler(book)
    • Stars
      • Kathy Baker
      • Hugh Dancy
      • Amy Brenneman
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    • Director
      • Robin Swicord
    • Writers
      • Robin Swicord(screenplay)
      • Karen Joy Fowler(book)
    • Stars
      • Kathy Baker
      • Hugh Dancy
      • Amy Brenneman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 81User reviews
    • 119Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Maria Bello and Hugh Dancy in The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)
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    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Bernadette
    Hugh Dancy
    Hugh Dancy
    • Grigg
    Amy Brenneman
    Amy Brenneman
    • Sylvia
    Maria Bello
    Maria Bello
    • Jocelyn
    Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt
    • Prudie
    Maggie Grace
    Maggie Grace
    • Allegra
    Jimmy Smits
    Jimmy Smits
    • Daniel
    Ed Brigadier
    Ed Brigadier
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    Kevin Zegers
    Kevin Zegers
    • Trey
    Marc Blucas
    Marc Blucas
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    Ned Hosford
    • Waiter
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    Parisa Fitz-Henley
    • Corinne
    Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave
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    Stephanie Denise Griffin
    Stephanie Denise Griffin
    • Mediator
    Myndy Crist
    Myndy Crist
    • Lynne
    • Director
      • Robin Swicord
    • Writers
      • Robin Swicord(screenplay)
      • Karen Joy Fowler(book)
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    • Trivia
      Each cast member was required to read the said book they had to discuss in the picture.
    • Goofs
      When Allegra is separating eggs for the flan, she puts the first couple of yolks in the bowl with the whites, defeating the purpose of separating them. She is then seen taking the yolks out with the egg shell as she does this. (The actors had a limited number of takes available and Maggie Grace was forced to do this so she would not waste a take.)
    • Quotes

      Grigg Harris: What about me? Am I your friend? Or am I just some... some widget to help you make Sylvia feel better about herself? Why did you invite me to be part of your book club? No, what went through your mind the first time you saw me? "There's a man who is *dying* to read every book Jane Austen ever wrote." Is that what you thought?

      Jocelyn: No.

      Grigg Harris: But I thought, "What a beautiful woman. I hope she looks over at me." I thought if I read your favorite books that you would read mine. But no... no, no. You just want to be obeyed. That's why you have dogs.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits are displayed next to behind-the-scenes stills of the cast and crew during the production process.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Michael Clayton/December Boys/The Jane Austen Book Club/The Heartbreak Kid/The Seeker (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      New Shoes
      Written by Paolo Nutini, James Duguid and Mathew Benbrook

      Performed by Paolo Nutini

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    7/10
    Very nice! Sensable AND sensitive
    I have never read Jane Austin. Although I did have a senior Librarian at the British Library, where I am a "registered" scholar-reader, crack a funny and original joke about her to me once. The joke was slow, off-the-cuff (he made it up on the spot), and so droll in the way he told it "au naturel" and spontaneous. HE probably was chortling for the rest of the day. For him it probably was the height of hilarity. I was impressed, and charmed, even though the joke itself was pretty mild. Much like this movie.

    The modern day Jane Austen book club members act out love lives and turmoil (and triumphs) very much in parallel with a Jane Austin book, as I understand their plots to be (I have seen them all in movies, but never in print). This reminded me of Shakespeare in Love, where the modern writers performed a brilliant art that went beyond mere parroting or mimicry. I suspect a Jane Austen reader/fan would recognize much, and see in-jokes and intelligent references that I missed. But, I think it is saying something good about the movie to note that I learned something about Austin's books, but also followed the plot, was thoroughly entertained and interested throughout, and felt a involved with what happened. Again, I'm not part of the Austin cognoscenti, but I at least felt "in on the jokes" and in on the plot as well. I was included by the movie.

    Some of the plot points veered toward the girlie for a moment, but never completely went off down that road. That is, with the chatty older lady Kathy Baker's character initially showing contempt for men, and hints of a lesbian theme, at first I was ready for a rant. Or at least a put-down of males, like the last 10 minutes of "Steel Magnolias." But everybody lightened up, and basically respect and affection was shown to all, ultimately. Although, returning for a moment to the lesbian thing, I did not for one minute actually buy that the daughter, Allegra, was gay--- not that there would be anything wrong with that (note the Seinfeld reference). But as a comment on the movie, on the narrative and the portrayals, it just didn't FEEL real or true. Not even "movie true." But the actors were competent and otherwise convincing, all around, so I found myself able to dismiss that dissonant note with relative ease.

    If you are a guy, don't be afraid of this movie. It's pleasant, and about real-enough things that concern us, too. After all, for most of us, relationships involve men and women, so here's something that is a bit about both, but the perspective is nonetheless clearly from the distaff side, which intrigued me. I enjoyed it! BTW--- I went to a special "art series" showing at the cinema where I am visiting. I went alone. Throughout the movie, however, I could hear many female voices laughing, and seemingly chuckling with agreement when certain truths and characters' foibles were brought to light--- and never in a mean way. So maybe it rings true for the ladies as well.
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    • Release date
      • October 5, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Життя по Джейн Остін
    • Filming locations
      • La Traviata, 301 Cedar N. Ave, Long Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mockingbird Pictures
      • John Calley Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,575,227
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $148,549
      • Sep 23, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,163,566
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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