Pride & Prejudice (2005): Film vs Book

About the film

A romantic, windswept film version that fits the whole story into one evening.

How close is it to the book?

All the main turns are here, but secondary characters are trimmed and the mood is warmer and more passionate than the book's dry wit.

Read or watch first?

Watch for atmosphere and music, read for the humor that a two-hour film cannot hold.

What the book gives you

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Witty conversations, a romance worth waiting for and a heroine you cheer for from the first page. It is endlessly rereadable and gives you a happy glow.

Who will like it: Readers who love sparkling dialogue, slow-burn romance and clever heroines.