Movie · 2005
Is Pride & Prejudice based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Pride & Prejudice is based on the book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813).
The movie was released in 2005.
The book behind Pride & Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen · first published 1813 · novel of manners, satirical fiction, psychological fiction
1813 novel by Jane Austen.
Other adaptations of Pride and Prejudice
- Pride and Prejudice (film, 1940)
- Pride and Prejudice (TV, 1995)
- Bride and Prejudice (film, 2004)
- Pride and Prejudice (TV, 1980)
- Fire Island (film, 2022)
Common questions
Is Pride & Prejudice based on a book?
Yes. Pride & Prejudice is based on the book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813).
Who wrote the book Pride & Prejudice is based on?
Pride and Prejudice was written by Jane Austen and first published in 1813.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Pride and Prejudice before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Jane Austen's books
- Sense and Sensibility (film, 1995)
- Clueless (film, 1995)
- Emma (film, 2020)
- Emma (film, 1996)
- Persuasion (film, 1995)
- Persuasion (film, 2022)