The Jane Austen Book Club (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2007, The Jane Austen Book Club is a comedy and romance film directed by Robin Swicord, running about 106 minutes. “You don't have to know the books to be in the club” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Jane Austen Book Club stars Kathy Baker as Bernadette, Maria Bello as Jocelyn, Emily Blunt as Prudie and Amy Brenneman as Sylvia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Jane Austen Book Club has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jane Austen Book Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jane Austen Book Club tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)?
- In US, The Jane Austen Book Club is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Jane Austen Book Club worth watching?
- The Jane Austen Book Club holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jane Austen Book Club?
- The Jane Austen Book Club stars Kathy Baker, Maria Bello, Emily Blunt, Amy Brenneman and Hugh Dancy.
- When was The Jane Austen Book Club released?
- The Jane Austen Book Club was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.