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The Jane Austen Book Club

  • 20072007
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
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
5,991
1,523
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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
    • Pastor
    Kevin Zegers
    Kevin Zegers
    • Trey
    Marc Blucas
    Marc Blucas
    • Dean
    Catherine Schreiber
    • Academic Woman
    Ned Hosford
    • Waiter
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    Chris Burket
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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
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    • 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

      Courtesy of Warner Music U.K. Ltd.

      By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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    8/10
    Book a showing of this very worthy film, you will not be disappointed
    Sylvia (Amy Brenneman) and her husband, Daniel (Jimmy Smits) have been married for a little over 20 years. But, one day, Daniel drops the big bombshells that he is seeing another woman and that he wants a divorce. Sylvia is heartbroken, so much so that her young, beautiful, lesbian daughter Allegra moves back home to keep an eye on her. Close friend, Jocelyn (Maria Bello) is also hovering over Sylvia and decides to create a book club so that the jilted lady will be surrounded by friends, conversation, and hope. Joining the club is a six-time divorcée (Kathy Baker), an uptight young French teacher, Prudie (Emily Blunt), and Allegra herself. But, because they decide the club will be devoted to Jane Austen and her six books, they need one more member to put someone in charge of each, distinct book discussion. Therefore, Jocelyn invites Grigg (Hugh Dancy), an attractive young man she met at a hotel bar, to join them. In truth, he has eyes for Jocelyn and, although a science fiction fan, would read almost anything to get to know her better. Thus, the discussions start, but the repartee is, at times, only a brief breather from the continuing problems of the club members. These troubles include death, near-infidelity, sky-diving crashes, crazy mothers, and more. Will the club work to the benefit of its members? This is a lovely film about the friends and relationships that make human existence bearable. As the bosom buddies, the movie's fine cast members are all quite wonderful, with Blunt, especially, still managing to make her flawed, confused character, endearing. The California setting is beautiful, naturally, and so are the costumes. Then, too, the script is lively and refined, echoing Austen's great books. Indeed, there is enough of Jane's novels worked into the film's content to satisfy the fans of her highly esteemed works. In short, book yourself a showing of this film and invited your friends to join you at the viewing. Forgive me, but you will "club yourself" if you don't!
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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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