{"id":35479,"date":"2025-07-31T09:41:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T09:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/35479\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T09:41:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T09:41:14","slug":"pride-prejudice-adaptations-to-watch-now-as-netflixs-new-version-is-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/35479\/","title":{"rendered":"Pride & Prejudice adaptations to watch now, as Netflix\u2019s new version is announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a streaming service in possession of a large fortune must be in want of a Pride and Prejudice<\/a> adaptation. Netflix <\/a>has officially thrown its bonnet into the ring, announcing an all-star cast for a new, six-part limited series based on Jane Austen\u2019s classic.<\/p>\n

Emma Corrin (The Crown) will play Elizabeth Bennet alongside Jack Lowden (Slow Horses) as the brooding Mr Darcy. They\u2019re joined by Olivia Colman as the perpetually flustered Mrs Bennet, with Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat) cast as Mr Bennet. The line-up also includes Industry\u2019s Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet, Rhea Norwood (Heartstopper) as Lydia, Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourg and Stath Lets Flats creator Jamie Demetriou as the comically snooty Mr Collins.<\/p>\n

Written by Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love) and directed by Euros Lyn (Heartstopper, Doctor Who), the series has entered production in the UK and is being billed as a faithful adaptation. <\/p>\n

While we\u2019ll have to wait a while for the new Pride and Prejudice<\/a> to grace our screens \u2013 a 2026 release seems likely \u2013 streaming platforms are already heaving with countless other adaptations (some better than others). If you want to brush up on your Austen, here\u2019s where to watch every essential version online.<\/p>\n

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(Universal)<\/p>\n

For die-hard Austen fans, Joe Wright\u2019s cinematic adaptation is the definitive big-screen version, with as much pining per minute as modern audiences could handle. Starring Keira Knightley in an Oscar-nominated role as Elizabeth and Succession\u2019s Matthew Macfadyen as Darcy, the two-hour epic is a visual tapestry of windswept moors, stately mansions and strolls around perfectly manicured gardens.<\/p>\n

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(BBC)<\/p>\n

The six-part BBC series from 1995 is considered to be the most faithful and comprehensive adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, with Colin Firth\u2019s definitive portrayal of Mr Darcy becoming a true cultural phenomenon. Paired with Jennifer Ehle\u2019s Elizabeth Bennet, the beloved series had the breathing room to properly explore the novel\u2019s subplots and characters, bringing Austen\u2019s world to life with impeccable focus and detail.<\/p>\n

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(Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)<\/p>\n

Take a trip back to the golden age of cinema with the 1940s classic, starring the legendary Laurence Olivier as Darcy and Greer Garson as Elizabeth. While the Oscar-winning movie takes a few liberties with the plot and swaps regency-era frocks for billowing, Gone with the Wind-style gowns, it remains a charming watch even today.<\/p>\n

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(Lionsgate)<\/p>\n

Based on the parody novel of the same name (there was a short-lived spate of this kind of thing not long ago), this genre mash-up sees the Bennet sisters (led by Lily James) reimagined as a troupe of kick-ass martial artists, navigating romance in polite society while also fending off hordes of the undead. It\u2019s as ridiculous as it sounds, and all the more entertaining for it.<\/p>\n

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(Miramax)<\/p>\n

While not technically a Pride and Prejudice movie, this beloved rom-com classic was famously inspired by Austen\u2019s novel, with Ren\u00e9e Zellweger\u2019s Bridget as our hapless Elizabeth, Hugh Grant\u2019s charming cad Daniel Cleaver as Mr Wickham and \u2013 in a stroke of casting genius \u2013 a resurgent Colin Firth as the swoony human rights lawyer Mark Darcy. If you ever needed an excuse to rewatch Bridget Jones\u2019s Diary, here it is.<\/p>\n

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(Union Square & Co)<\/p>\n

Austen purists will insist that no screen adaptation has ever come close to capturing the nuance and depth of the original novel, not even the one with zombies. First published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice is an enduring masterpiece of wit, romance and sharp social commentary that feels as relevant today as it did more than 200 years ago. Though if this one-star review on Amazon<\/a> is to be believed, this overestimated work of fiction is \u201cjust a bunch of people going to each other\u2019s houses\u201d. You be the judge.<\/p>\n

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(Netflix)<\/p>\n

With a dream cast and Dolly Alderton\u2019s sharp scriptwriting ability, Netflix\u2019s in-production six-part series has all the ingredients to be a truly special adaptation. As a Netflix original, it will be available to stream exclusively on the platform when it\u2019s released.<\/p>\n

How to sign up for Netflix in the UK<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have an account, you\u2019ll need to sign up for one of Netflix\u2019s subscription plans<\/a> to start watching. There are three main tiers to choose from:<\/p>\n

Standard with ads: For \u00a35.99 per month, you can watch in Full HD on two devices at once, but you\u2019ll have to sit through adverts. Standard: For \u00a312.99 per month, you get an ad-free experience, with the ability to stream on two devices at the same time and download content to watch offline. Premium: For \u00a318.99 per month, you can watch ad-free on up to four devices simultaneously, in stunning Ultra HD (4K) quality where available. This tier also includes Netflix spatial audio for a more immersive experience. <\/p>\n

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