An American in Austen

Romance Doesn't Always Go By The Book

2024 • 84 min • TV Movie · Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

Harriet, who thinks that no real man compares to Mr. Darcy, is transported into Pride and Prejudice and gets an unexpected chance to find out. Starring Eliza Bennett and Nicholas Bishop.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

24 reviews

68 Audience · 24 · 100%

Harriet, a modern woman obsessed with Mr. Darcy, finds herself transported into the world of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. She gets a surprising chance to experience Regency-era romance firsthand and discover what truly matters in love.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Very mild romantic tension and kissing.
Some humor around cultural differences.

What it models well

Love and romance
Self-discovery
Challenging expectations
Appreciating different eras

Talk about it after

What makes a true romantic hero?
The differences between modern and historical social customs.
Learning to appreciate new experiences.
How first impressions can be misleading.

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