{"id":566749,"date":"2026-08-12T13:24:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T13:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/566749\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T13:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T13:24:13","slug":"wonderful-period-drama-with-brenda-blethyn-is-the-perfect-movie-to-watch-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/566749\/","title":{"rendered":"“Wonderful” period drama with Brenda Blethyn is the “perfect” movie to watch tonight"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you were disheartened by Pride & Prejudice leaving both Netflix and BBC iPlayer in recent times, then fret not, as the beloved period drama has just found a new streaming<\/a> home in the UK.<\/p>\n

Deborah Moggach’s adaptation<\/a> of Jane Austen’s 1813 novel of the same name sees Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen in the central roles as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy, with the film depicting their tumultuous romance.<\/p>\n

Directed by Joe Wright, the 2005 film<\/a> was lauded by critics upon its release<\/a>, and is regarded as one of the finest adaptations of Austen’s classic novel. Furthermore, it boasts a stacked cast of British talent including Brenda Blethyn, so here’s what you need to know!<\/p>\n

Who’s in Pride & Prejudice?\"keira<\/p>\n

StudioCanal<\/p>\n

\u2022 Keira Knigthley as Elizabeth Bennet
\u2022 Matthew Macfadyen as Mr Darcy
\u2022 Brenda Blethyn as Mrs Bennet
\u2022 Donald Sutherland as Mr Bennet
\u2022 Rosamund Pike as Jane Bennet
\u2022 Jena Malone as Lydia Bennet
\u2022 Carey Mulligan as Catherine “Kitty” Bennet
\u2022 Talulah Riley as Mary Bennet
\u2022 Tom Hollander as Mr Collins
\u2022 Kelly Reilly as Caroline Bingley
\u2022 Rupert Friend as Mr Wickham
\u2022 Penelope Wilton as Mrs Gardiner
\u2022 Tamzin Merchant as Georgiana Darcy
\u2022 Judi Dench as Lady Catherine de Bourgh
<\/p>\n

What did critics and viewers say about Pride & Prejudice?\"brenda<\/p>\n

Alex Bailey\/Working Title\/Kobal\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

The period drama garnered four nominations at the 78th Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Knightley. At the 59th BAFTAs, it was nominated for Best British Film, while Blethyn got a nod for Best Supporting Actress.<\/p>\n

On Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>, the film currently has an impressive approval rating of 87% from 189 reviews, while the audience score is even higher at 90%. On IMDb<\/a>, the average user rating is a solid 7.8\/10 from 381,000 logs.<\/p>\n

“Upon first consideration of this film, I had thought it was a wonderful adaptation of the book,” wrote one user<\/a>. “It wasn’t until I had gone deeper into the movie that I realized its significance, and how it is truly not talked about enough. <\/p>\n

“The dialogue is both refreshing and quick. The directing is without a doubt superb. Additionally, Knightley and Macfadyen do a wonderful job in their respective roles,” they continued in their 9\/10 review.<\/p>\n

Another viewer echoed these sentiments as they praised the film’s visuals, writing<\/a>: “The first thing I must say is that it is exquisitely photographed. The atmosphere set by the beautiful cinematography, is perfect.”<\/p>\n

Where can I watch Pride & Prejudice? \"matthew<\/p>\n

Universal<\/p>\n

Though it was removed from Netflix in June and BBC iPlayer earlier this week, the period drama has found a new streaming home in the UK on Prime Video<\/a>. If you don’t have a subscription, then you can get a 30-day free trial.<\/p>\n

Other Brenda Blethyn movies you can stream now\"brenda<\/p>\n

Shutterstock<\/p>\n

Elsewhere on Prime Video, you can watch 2004 television film Belonging, Scottish drama On a Clear Day and British crime thriller Dead Man Running. If you have Sky Cinema or NOW, then you can stream The Witches and The Wild Thornberrys Movie.<\/p>\n

Pride & Prejudice is streaming on Prime Video.<\/p>\n

Visit our Streaming Guide<\/a> now to see at a glance where you can view ALL your favourite shows and movies.<\/p>\n

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\"Lettermark\"<\/p>\n

Reporter, Digital Spy George is a freelance writer who specialises in Movies<\/a> and TV. After graduating with a degree in Film Studies and Journalism from De Montfort University, in which he analysed the early works of Richard Linklater for his dissertation, he wrote for several websites for GRV Media. \u00a0His film tastes vary from blockbusters like Mission: Impossible<\/a> and John Wick<\/a> to international directors such as Paolo Sorrentino and Hirokazu Kore-eda, and has attended both the London and Berlin film festivals.
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