The Jane Austen Book Club (2007): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
The Jane Austen Book Club is a 2007 romantic drama directed by Robin Swicord, starring Kathy Baker, Hugh Dancy and Amy Brenneman. It is based on The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $7.2 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Independent Feature - Drama/Comedy at the Artios Awards 2008. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10. Stream it on Howdy and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Robin Swicord
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- Sony Pictures Classics
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What Is The Jane Austen Book Club About?
The premise of The Jane Austen Book Club without spoilers, adapted from The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of friends in Sacramento form a book club dedicated to reading Jane Austen novels. Over a six-month period, they confront their own romantic struggles and personal growth while exploring Austen’s beloved stories. The parallels between the characters in the books and the book club members’ lives become increasingly apparent, offering both humorous and insightful moments as they navigate love, relationships, and self-discovery in modern-day California.
The Jane Austen Book Club Themes & Keywords
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- reading
- lesbian
- funeral
- book
- friend
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- skydiving
- dog
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- robot
- reference to paris france
- reference to pepsi cola
- falling from height
- bicycle
- security check
- parking ticket
- traffic light
- freeway
- hare krishna
- tai chi
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- father daughter relationship
- older woman younger woman relationship
- playground
- bathtub
- bath
- boy
- school play
- reference to brigadoon the stage musical
- dog breeder
- dog breeding
- knitting
- cliff climbing
- basketball
- midlife crisis
- cell phone
- telephone call
Where to Watch The Jane Austen Book Club
Stream it on Howdy and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Jane Austen Book Club Cast
Kathy Baker leads the cast, with Hugh Dancy and Amy Brenneman. Directed by Robin Swicord.
- Director Robin Swicord
The Jane Austen Book Club Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Jane Austen Book Club 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.4
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The Jane Austen Book Club Plot Summary
What happens in The Jane Austen Book Club from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
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Single and childless Jocelyn is heartbroken following the loss of one of her cherished Rhodesian ridgebacks. Her friends, Bernadette and Sylvia, brainstorm ways to lift her spirits, ultimately deciding to form a book discussion group. While waiting in line to see Mansfield Park, Bernadette engages in conversation with a distraught Prudie, a French teacher whose husband, Dean, has just canceled their planned trip to Paris, leaving her disappointed. After sharing a coffee, Bernadette invites Prudie to join their book club, which she initially hesitates to accept until the mention of reading Jane Austen piques her interest.
Full summary
The whole story of The Jane Austen Book Club, scene by scene
The Jane Austen Book Club Box Office
The Jane Austen Book Club grossed $7.2 million worldwide. $3.6 million came from the US and Canada and $3.6 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.2M
- US & Canada
- $3.6M
- International
- $3.6M
The Jane Austen Book Club Awards & Nominations
The Jane Austen Book Club earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Independent Feature - Drama/Comedy at the Artios Awards 2008.
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Artios Awards 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Independent Feature - Drama/Comedy
The Jane Austen Book Club Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Jane Austen Book Club.
How Well Do You Know The Jane Austen Book Club?
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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What prompted Jocelyn's friends to create the book club?
Cars in The Jane Austen Book Club
22 cars on screen, including the 2002 Ford Taurus and the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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The Jane Austen Book Club Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Conociendo a Jane Austen” and “O Clube de Leitura de Jane Austen”.
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- Conociendo a Jane Austen
- O Clube de Leitura de Jane Austen
- A Jane Austen könyvklub
- Il club di Jane Austen
- Le club Jane Austen
- Leshi gia erotevmenous
- Lettre ouverte à Jane Austen
- Der Jane Austen Club
- Jane Austen Kitap Kulübü
- 奥斯汀书会
- Jane Austen - lukupiiri
- Láska podle předlohy
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- Литературният клуб на Джейн Остин
- מועדון הקריאה של ג'יין אוסטין
- 제인 오스틴 북 클럽
- Жизнь По Джейн Остин
- Rozważni i romantyczni klub miłośników Jane Austen, ჯეინ ოსტინის მოყვარულთა კლუბი
- 珍奧斯汀的戀愛教室
- ジェイン・オースティンの読書会
- เดอะ เจน ออสเต็น บุ๊ก คลับ ชมรมคนเหงารัก
- Життя по Джейн Остін
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The Jane Austen Book Club FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of The Jane Austen Book Club, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Jane Austen Book Club?
The Jane Austen Book Club runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Jane Austen Book Club released?
The Jane Austen Book Club was released on September 21, 2007.
Who directed The Jane Austen Book Club?
The Jane Austen Book Club was directed by Robin Swicord.
More films by Robin Swicord Who is in the cast of The Jane Austen Book Club?
The Jane Austen Book Club stars Kathy Baker, Hugh Dancy and Amy Brenneman.
Where can I watch The Jane Austen Book Club?
In the US, The Jane Austen Book Club is streaming on Howdy and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Jane Austen Book Club make at the box office?
The Jane Austen Book Club grossed $7.2 million worldwide ($3.6 million domestic, $3.6 million international).
How is The Jane Austen Book Club rated?
The Jane Austen Book Club has 6.7/10 on IMDb and 61 on Metacritic.
Is The Jane Austen Book Club based on a book?
Yes. The Jane Austen Book Club is adapted from The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler.
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