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If you love Pride and Prejudice, you’ll likely enjoy these movies that capture similar themes of romance, wit, period drama, and strong-willed heroines:
Classic Period Romances
Sense and Sensibility (1995) – Another Jane Austen adaptation with Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, and Hugh Grant. It’s full of romance, heartbreak, and societal expectations.
Emma (2020) – A fresh and witty take on Jane Austen’s matchmaking heroine, starring Anya Taylor-Joy.
Persuasion (2007) – A love story about second chances, based on another Austen novel.
Jane Eyre (2011) – A moody and atmospheric romance featuring a strong heroine and a brooding male lead.
Becoming Jane (2007) – A semi-fictionalized account of Jane Austen’s own love story, starring Anne Hathaway.
Modern Takes on Austen-Like Stories
Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) – A modern rom-com inspired by Pride and Prejudice, starring Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth (who played Mr. Darcy in the famous 1995 P&P miniseries).
Pride and Prejudice (2005) – If you haven’t seen this one already, the Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen adaptation is a must-watch.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) – A post-WWII historical romance with a bookish heroine and an old-fashioned love story.
Austenland (2013) – A lighthearted comedy about a woman obsessed with Austen who visits a Regency-era resort.
Other Beautifully Filmed Romantic Period Dramas
Little Women (2019) – A stunning adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel, directed by Greta Gerwig.
Far from the Madding Crowd (2015) – A strong-willed heroine caught between three very different suitors in Victorian England.
North & South (2004) – A BBC miniseries based on Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel, featuring a romance between a headstrong woman and a brooding industrialist.
Wuthering Heights (2011) – A darker, more tragic love story, if you enjoy brooding, passionate romances.
The Age of Innocence (1993) – A visually stunning period drama about love and societal pressures in Gilded Age New York.
Here are some TV shows you’ll likely enjoy, featuring romance, period drama, and strong heroines:
Classic Period Drama Series
Pride and Prejudice (1995, BBC) – The ultimate adaptation with Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. A must-watch if you haven’t seen it! Truly, the OG.
North & South (2004, BBC) – A gorgeous adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel, featuring a P&P-style romance between a headstrong woman and a brooding industrialist.
Emma (2009, BBC) – A charming miniseries adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, starring Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller.
Sense and Sensibility (2008, BBC) – A beautifully made adaptation with stunning performances.
Persuasion (2007, ITV) – A romantic, heartfelt take on Austen’s novel about second chances.
More Period Romance & Drama
Downton Abbey (2010-2015, PBS) – An addictive drama set in early 20th-century England, full of romance, social intrigue, and stunning costumes. You’ll want to binge this ’till the end. I found all seasons on Peacock.
Bridgerton (2020-present, Netflix) – A fun, romantic, and dramatic Regency-era series inspired by Pride and Prejudice (though with more modern elements).
Sanditon (2019-2023, PBS/Masterpiece) – Based on Jane Austen’s unfinished novel, featuring romance, scandal, and a brooding leading man. The first season will have you sobbing.
Lark Rise to Candleford (2008-2011, BBC) – A warm, character-driven period drama about life in the English countryside.
Cranford (2007-2009, BBC) – A charming series based on Elizabeth Gaskell’s novels, featuring love, humor, and small-town drama.
Modern Adaptations & Austen-Inspired Shows
Lost in Austen (2008, ITV) – A fun miniseries where a modern woman gets transported into Pride and Prejudice.
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (2012-2013, YouTube) – A fantastic modern web series adaptation of P&P, told through vlogs.
Anne with an E (2017-2019, Netflix) – A fresh take on Anne of Green Gables, with a heroine who has the same wit and intelligence as Elizabeth Bennet.
Outlander (2014-present, Starz) – A mix of historical fiction, romance, and time travel, with a sweeping love story.