Bride & Prejudice (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bride & Prejudice is a 2005 drama musical directed by Gurinder Chadha, starring Aishwarya Rai, Sonali Kulkarni and Anupam Kher. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $24.7 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Gurinder Chadha
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $7M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bride & Prejudice About?
The premise of Bride & Prejudice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This film offers a lively and colorful adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, set in India. The story follows the Bennet sisters as they navigate societal expectations and pursue romantic prospects. Combining Austen's familiar themes of love and class with Bollywood's signature music and dance numbers, the movie explores cultural clashes and celebrates the joys of romance against a backdrop of beautiful Indian scenery and modern cityscapes.
Bride & Prejudice Themes & Keywords
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- hijra
- 2000s
- barrister
- lawyer
- best man
- hairy chested male
- bare chested male
- helicopter ride
- snobbery
- hindu muslim marriage
- weekend trip
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- sneeze
- mansion
- reference to jane austen's pride and prejudice
- canal barge
- london airport
- written and directed by female
- wedding ceremony
- airplane flight
- los angeles california
- switching seats
- friend's wedding
- dinner date
- movie theater
- fistfight
- marriage engagement
- drummer
- riding an elephant
- just married sign
- end credits roll call
- outtakes during end credits
- female director
- female filmmaker
- romantic comedy
- travel
- india
- london england
- bollywood
- amritsar india
- england
- ampersand in title
- pun in title
- three word title
- morris dance
- modern day adaptation
- london eye
- hotel owner
- grand canyon
- golden temple
Bride & Prejudice Cast
Aishwarya Rai leads the cast, with Sonali Kulkarni and Anupam Kher. Directed by Gurinder Chadha; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Gurinder Chadha
Also Starring in Bride & Prejudice
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Bride & Prejudice Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bride & Prejudice 64% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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TMDB 65% User score
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Bride & Prejudice Plot Summary
What happens in Bride & Prejudice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When Balraj, a barrister from London with Indian roots, travels to Amritsar for a friend’s wedding, he is accompanied by his sister Kiran and his American companion, William Darcy. During their visit, they encounter Mr. and Mrs. Bakshi, who have four daughters: Jaya, Lalita (Aishwarya Rai), Maya, and Lakhi (“Lucky”). An immediate attraction sparks between Balraj and Jaya, but tensions arise when Lalita is offended by William’s dismissive perspective towards India and its culture. His clumsy attempts at apology only serve to deepen the rift between them.
Full summary
The whole story of Bride & Prejudice, scene by scene
Bride & Prejudice Box Office & Budget
Bride & Prejudice grossed $24.7 million worldwide on a $7 million budget, 3.5 times what it cost. $6.6 million came from the US and Canada and $18.1 million (73%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$24.7M
3.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $6.6M
- International
- $18.1M
- Budget
- $7M
Bride & Prejudice Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bride & Prejudice.
How Well Do You Know Bride & Prejudice?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the London barrister visiting Amritsar in the film?
Cars in Bride & Prejudice
8 cars on screen, including the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and the 1999 Ford Explorer.
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2001 Honda City Minor role -
Mahindra Arjun Minor role
Bride & Prejudice Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Coup de foudre à Bollywood” and “Balle Balle: Amritsar to L.A.”.
- Also known as
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- Coup de foudre à Bollywood
- Balle Balle: Amritsar to L.A.
- Bodas y prejuicios
- Duma i uprzedzenie
- Gelinim olur musun?
- Hilpeys ja ennakkoluulo
- Kärlek & fördom
- Matrimoni e pregiudizi
- Noiva e Preconceito
- 신부와 편견
- 新娘与偏见
- Bride and Prejudice
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- Liebe lieber indisch
- Moje velká indická svatba
- Stolthed & brudgom
- Mátkaság és legényélet
- כלה ודעה קדומה
- Невеста и предрассудки
- Невести и предразсъдъци, პატარძალი და ცრურწმენა
- Наречена і забобони
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Bride & Prejudice FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bride & Prejudice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bride & Prejudice?
Bride & Prejudice runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Bride & Prejudice released?
Bride & Prejudice was released on February 11, 2005.
Who directed Bride & Prejudice?
Bride & Prejudice was directed by Gurinder Chadha.
More films by Gurinder Chadha Who is in the cast of Bride & Prejudice?
Bride & Prejudice stars Aishwarya Rai, Sonali Kulkarni and Anupam Kher, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Bride & Prejudice make at the box office?
Bride & Prejudice grossed $24.7 million worldwide ($6.6 million domestic, $18.1 million international) on a budget of $7 million.
How is Bride & Prejudice rated?
Bride & Prejudice has 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65% on TMDB.
Does Bride & Prejudice have a post-credit scene?
No. Bride & Prejudice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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