Pride and Prejudice (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1940, Pride and Prejudice is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 118 minutes. “The Gayest Comedy Hit of the Screen! Five Gorgeous Beauties on a Mad-Cap Manhunt!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet have five unmarried daughters, and Mrs. Bennet is especially eager to find suitable husbands for them. When the rich single gentlemen Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy come to live nearby, the Bennets have high hopes. But pride, prejudice and misunderstandings all combine to complicate their relationships and to make happiness difficult.
Who’s in it. Pride and Prejudice stars Greer Garson as Elizabeth Bennet, Laurence Olivier as Mr. Darcy, Edward Ashley as Mr. George Wickham and Marten Lamont as Mr. Denny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Pride and Prejudice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Pride and Prejudice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pride and Prejudice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pride and Prejudice (1940)?
- In US, Pride and Prejudice 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 Pride and Prejudice worth watching?
- Pride and Prejudice holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pride and Prejudice?
- Pride and Prejudice stars Greer Garson, Laurence Olivier, Edward Ashley, Marten Lamont and E. E. Clive.
- When was Pride and Prejudice released?
- Pride and Prejudice was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.