Austenland (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Austenland is a 2013 romantic comedy directed by Jerusha Hess, starring Jane Seymour, Jennifer Coolidge and Keri Russell. It is based on Austenland by Shannon Hale. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $2.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Jerusha Hess
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- Based on
- Austenland by Shannon Hale
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Austenland About?
The premise of Austenland without spoilers, adapted from Austenland by Shannon Hale. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A socially awkward woman named Jane Hayes travels to Austenland, an immersive resort catering to fans of Jane Austen novels. Hoping to experience a romantic escape and perhaps find her own Mr. Darcy, she finds herself navigating a world of elaborate costumes, charming actors, and unexpected challenges. As she tries to fit into this carefully constructed fantasy, Jane must confront her own insecurities and determine if true love can be found within a themed environment.
Austenland Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reference to jane austen
- f rated
- scene during closing credits
- regency
- role playing
- falling in love
- title directed by female
- title written by female
- triple f rated
- cardboard cutout
- watching tv
- contraband cell phone
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- horseback riding
- sheep's eyeballs
- soap opera star
- reference to engagement
- rehearse a play
- female director
- female filmmaker
- husband wife relationship
- woman
- romantic comedy
- obsession
- kiss
- costume
- love triangle
- rivalry
- one word title
- 2010s
- estate
- maid
- england
- best friend
- leech
- actor
- flat screen television
- swimming pool
- orchestral music score
- hostess
- embroidery hoops
- pan flute
- sketchbook
- card game
- champagne
- chauffeur
- butler
- footman
- formal dinner
- shooting party
- fancy dress
Austenland Cast
Jane Seymour leads the cast, with Jennifer Coolidge and Keri Russell. Directed by Jerusha Hess; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jerusha Hess
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Austenland Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Austenland 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 32% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
414 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.6 /5
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Austenland Plot Summary
What happens in Austenland from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jane Hayes, an American woman with a profound obsession for Jane Austen, particularly enamored by Colin Firth’s iconic portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, decides to spend her life savings on a unique adventure. She travels to “Austenland,” a lavish Jane Austen-themed resort in England, where guests are treated to a whimsical experience of the Regency era, donning period costumes and adopting pseudonyms. Here, romance is an essential component, albeit strictly platonic.
Full summary
The whole story of Austenland, scene by scene
Austenland Box Office
Austenland grossed $2.3 million worldwide. $2.2 million came from the US and Canada and $154,468 (7%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.3M
- US & Canada
- $2.2M
- International
- $154.5K
Austenland Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Austenland - Q&A
How Well Do You Know Austenland?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the Jane Austen-themed resort that Jane Hayes visits in England?
Cars in Austenland
4 cars on screen, including the Club Car Precedent and the Kawasaki Mule.
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Club Car Precedent Minor role -
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Land-Rover Range Rover Stretched Limousine Series III Minor role -
1924 Rolls-Royce 20 h.p. Minor role
Austenland Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Остинленд” and “Coup de foudre à Austenland”.
- Also known as
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- Остинленд
- Coup de foudre à Austenland
- Alla ricerca di Jane
- Kraina Jane Austen
- En tierra de Jane Austen
- Κολλημένη με την Τζέιν Οστιν
- Vakáció Mr. Darcy-val
- V zemi Jane Austenové
- למצוא את מר דארסי
- 오스틴랜드
- Земята на Джейн Остин
- 奥斯汀乐园
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- V krajine Jane Austenovej
- オースティンランド 恋するテーマパーク
- 奧斯汀莊園
- Остінленд
- Un Romance de Novela
- ตามหารักที่ออสเตนแลนด์
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Movies Like Austenland
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Jane Austen in Manhattan, The Jane Austen Book Club and Paging Mr. Darcy.
Austenland FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Austenland, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Austenland?
Austenland runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Austenland released?
Austenland was released on August 16, 2013.
Who directed Austenland?
Austenland was directed by Jerusha Hess.
More films by Jerusha Hess Who is in the cast of Austenland?
Austenland stars Jane Seymour, Jennifer Coolidge and Keri Russell, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Austenland make at the box office?
Austenland grossed $2.3 million worldwide ($2.2 million domestic, $154,468 international).
How is Austenland rated?
Austenland has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Is Austenland based on a book?
Yes. Austenland is adapted from Austenland by Shannon Hale.
Does Austenland have a post-credit scene?
No. Austenland has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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