The Jane Austen Book Club

2007 · 106 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 29,358 VOTES · DIR. Robin Swicord

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,458 lines

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00:01:20 I told you I don't have time to wait. What is this?
00:06:32 I've been to Québec. But that's...
00:10:23 Look, I'm tired of lying to you.
00:13:31 And we still have to think of two more people.
00:17:24 Thanks.
00:21:31 Being the only child of a woman who gave birth in a commune
00:24:35 - No, we'll do finger foods. - We're gonna do takeout.
00:28:17 You're up.
00:34:20 Emma and Mr. Knightley, you just never feel the sex.
00:38:05 - 'cause we're gonna wanna get there early. - Whatever, okay.
00:41:28 I think what Austen is trying to say is that play-acting is dangerous.
00:46:23 isn't so great, really
00:49:54 - You know Allegra's gay, right? - Of course.
00:53:18 Arthur C. Clarke. He's a visionary writer.
00:58:12 - All that's gone now. - Can I call you next weekend?
01:03:32 - Look. - It's a send-up of Northanger.
01:07:15 I was not hitting on her.
01:11:32 I converted it to biodiesel. So it basically runs on donut grease.
01:15:41 If that's interfering, I hope I never stop.
01:20:11 Daniel never came.
01:25:44 To me, the part that seems forced is Marianne ending up with Colonel Brandon.
01:30:05 It's all about mistakes and second chances.
01:35:10 After Wentworth used her to make Anne jealous.
01:42:26 - Cheers! - Cheers!

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,458
Dialogue density13.8 lines / min
First line00:01:20
Final line01:42:26

Production Record

DirectorRobin Swicord
LanguageEnglish
Revenue$7,163,566
IMDb votes29,358