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The Jane Austen Book Club

  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
29K
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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.

  • Director
    • Robin Swicord
  • Writers
    • Robin Swicord
    • Karen Joy Fowler
  • Stars
    • Kathy Baker
    • Hugh Dancy
    • Amy Brenneman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    29K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robin Swicord
    • Writers
      • Robin Swicord
      • Karen Joy Fowler
    • Stars
      • Kathy Baker
      • Hugh Dancy
      • Amy Brenneman
    • 85User reviews
    • 119Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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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
    Messy Stench
    • Girl with Dog Collar
    Chris Burket
    • Skydive Instructor
    Parisa Fitz-Henley
    Parisa Fitz-Henley
    • Corinne
    Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave
    • Mama Sky
    Stephanie Denise Griffin
    Stephanie Denise Griffin
    • Mediator
    Myndy Crist
    • Lynne
    • Director
      • Robin Swicord
    • Writers
      • Robin Swicord
      • Karen Joy Fowler
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    • Trivia
      Although they play teacher and student, Emily Blunt is only a year older than Kevin Zegers.
    • 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 Siskel & Ebert: 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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    7/10

    Not Just for Jane Austen Fans

    I'm not a Jane Austen fan. I have not read any of the books and I have only seen two movies based on the books. However, I liked "The Jane Austen Book Club" more than either of those movies.

    While it is not particularly realistic, the characters are interesting and likable, the acting is good, and it is not filled with violence and vulgarity, something that seems to be hard to find in the movie theater right now.

    All the actors are good but Emily Blunt really stands out. She could end up being a big star. And who knew that Maggie Grace was a real actress and not just the bimbo she played on "Lost."

    "The Jane Austen Fan Club" is not a masterpiece and you can probably wait for it to show up on video, but with the poor variety currently available in the theaters, it is the best thing out right now.
    • brenttraft
    • Oct 4, 2007
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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
      • Câu Lạc Bộ Sách Jane Austen
    • Filming locations
      • La Traviata, 301 Cedar N. Ave, Long Beach, California, USA(Grigg and Sylvia having dinner)
    • 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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