The Jane Austen Book Club Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Robin Swicord's adaptation of the novel The Jane Austen Book Club concerns a group of women and a man who meet regularly to discuss the works of the popular author, but soon discover their lives are playing out much like one of the author's fictional worlds. Among the members of the club are Sylvia (Amy Brenneman), a recent divorcée; Bernadette (Kathy Baker), who has decided to accept her advancing age; and Prudie (Emily Blunt), who feels guilty about her persistent fantasies of cheating on her loving husband. - Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
09/21/2007
DVD Release Date:
02/05/2008
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for mature thematic material, sexual content, brief strong language and some drug use.
Run Time:
106 min.
Distributor(s):
Sony Classics
Director(s):
Themes:
Teachers and Students, Mothers and Daughters, Crumbling Marriages, Matchmakers, Women's Friendship
Tone:
Bittersweet, Literate, Sentimental
Keywords:
book, club [organization], friendship, husband-and-wife, writer
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (09-21-2007)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
