In early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, who have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to eldest daughter Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with second-eldest Elizabeth.
Pride and Prejudice has generally received very positive reviews.
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Pride and Prejudice was released in 1940 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 394 reviews, giving Pride and Prejudice (1940) an average rating of 75%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 79% and users giving an average score of 82%.
With a score of 75%, Pride and Prejudice is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1940, which stands at 63%.
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