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The Jane Austen Book Club

2007Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic616.4Rotten Tomatoes66%67%

A cathartic, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

You don't have to know the books to be in the club

Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen. As they delve into Austen's literature, the club members find themselves dealing with life experiences that parallel the themes of the books they are reading.

Feels like

  • Book Club
  • Jane Austen
  • Romantic Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Contemporary
  • Relationships
  • Friendship
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Robin Swicord
Written by
Robin Swicord
Produced by
John Calley, Kelly Thomas, Julie Lynn
Music by
Aaron Zigman

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Facts

September 9, 2007 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
September 9, 2007
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
88 countries

Tropes

"Reading Is Cool" Aesop, Hospital Hottie, Bathtub Bonding +9

  • "Reading Is Cool" Aesop
  • Hospital Hottie
  • Bathtub Bonding
  • Lipstick Lesbian
  • Crazy Cat Lady
  • Nerds Are Sexy
  • First-Name Basis
  • Cool Old Lady
  • Matchmaker Crush
  • The One Guy
  • The Friend Nobody Likes
  • Slobs Versus Snobs

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Jane Austen Book Club?"

Questions about The Jane Austen Book Club

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Where can I stream The Jane Austen Book Club?

Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, The Jane Austen Book Club streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is The Jane Austen Book Club worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 61).

Is The Jane Austen Book Club okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Jane Austen Book Club make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Jane Austen Book Club good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Jane Austen Book Club use?

"Reading Is Cool" AesopHospital HottieBathtub BondingLipstick LesbianCrazy Cat LadyNerds Are SexyFirst-Name BasisCool Old LadyMatchmaker CrushThe One GuyThe Friend Nobody LikesSlobs Versus Snobsand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including "Reading Is Cool" Aesop, Hospital Hottie, and Bathtub Bonding.