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The Jane Austen Book Club

The Jane Austen Book Club

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The Jane Austen Book Club

"You don't have to know the books to be in the club"

2007

1h 46m

6.5(399 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen. As they delve into Austen's literature, the club members find themselves dealing with life experiences that parallel the themes of the books they are reading.

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Mockingbird Pictures

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Bernadette

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Jocelyn

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt

Prudie

Amy Brenneman

Amy Brenneman

Sylvia

Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy

Grigg

Maggie Grace

Maggie Grace

Allegra

Lynn Redgrave

Lynn Redgrave

Sky

Jimmy Smits

Jimmy Smits

Daniel

Marc Blucas

Marc Blucas

Dean

Kevin Zegers

Kevin Zegers

Trey

Creative team

Directed by: Robin Swicord
Written by: Robin Swicord
Produced by: John Calley
Julie Lynn

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