Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s Regency novel chronicling the budding romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, has captivated readers for over 200 years. The enduring classic also boasts a strong collection of film and TV adaptations, from its first transformation to the screen in 1938 to the latest movie, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, released last Friday.
To celebrate the many faces of Austen’s beloved book, we assembled every English-language film and TV adaptation in this gallery.* Enjoy browsing the titles, and consider reading the original novel here.
*Sequels (Death Comes to Pemberly) and stories about people who adore Austen’s books (Austenland, The Jane Austen Book Club) are not included.
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Pride and Prejudice
Year Released: 1938 (TV Movie)
Elizabeth Bennet: Curigwen Lewis
Mr. Darcy: Andrew Osborn
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Pride and Prejudice
Year Released: 1940 (Film)
Elizabeth Bennet: Greer Garson
Mr. Darcy: Laurence Olivier
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"Pride and Prejudice"
Year Released: 1949 (TV episode from The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse series)
Elizabeth Bennet: Madge Evans
Mr. Darcy: John Baragrey
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Pride and Prejudice
Year Released: 1952 (TV Miniseries)
Elizabeth Bennet: Daphne Slater
Mr. Darcy: Peter Cushing
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Pride and Prejudice
Year Released: 1958 (TV Miniseries)
Elizabeth Bennet: Jane Downs
Mr. Darcy: Alan Badel
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Pride and Prejudice
Year Released: 1967 (TV Miniseries)
Elizabeth Bennet: Celia Bannerman
Mr. Darcy: Lewis Fiander
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Pride and Prejudice
Year Released: 1980 (TV Miniseries)
Elizabeth Bennet: Elizabeth Garvie
Mr. Darcy: David Rintoul
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Pride and Prejudice
Year Released: 1995 (TV Miniseries)
Elizabeth Bennet: Jennifer Ehle
Mr. Darcy: Colin Firth
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"Furst Impressions"
Year Released: 1996 (TV episode from the Wishbone series)
Elizabeth Bennet: Dee Hennigan
Mr. Darcy: Wishbone
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Bridget Jones's Diary
Year Released: 2001 (Film)
Bridget Jones: Renée Zellweger
Mark Darcy: Colin Firth