Love & Friendship (2016) movie poster

Love & Friendship (2016)

"A lady never reveals her tactics."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 61%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 92% (RT: 96%, MC: 87) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomanceComedy

Where to Watch

Streaming
Prime Video
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Director
Whit Stillman
Runtime
1h 34m
Country
Ireland, Netherlands, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (585 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
87
Cast
Kate Beckinsale as Lady Susan Vernon
Xavier Samuel as Reginald DeCourcy
Morfydd Clark as Frederica Vernon
Emma Greenwell as Catherine DeCourcy Vernon
Tom Bennett as Sir James Martin
James Fleet as Sir Reginald DeCourcy
Jemma Redgrave as Lady DeCourcy
Justin Edwards as Charles Vernon
It's divisive. Only 61% of audiences liked it based on 585 votes. Critics rated it higher at 92%, but audiences were less impressed.
Overview
From Jane Austen’s novella, the beautiful and cunning Lady Susan Vernon visits the estate of her in-laws to wait out colorful rumors of her dalliances and to find husbands for herself and her daughter. Two young men, handsome Reginald DeCourcy and wealthy Sir James Martin, severely complicate her plans. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Love & Friendship, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Kate Beckinsale spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Love & Friendship is a 2016 drama, romance, comedy film directed by Whit Stillman. From Jane Austen’s novella, the beautiful and cunning Lady Susan Vernon visits the estate of her in-laws to wait out colorful rumors of her dalliances and to find husbands for herself and her daughter. Two young men, handsome Reginald DeCourcy and wealthy Sir James Martin, severely complicate her plans.

The film has been rated by 585 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Love & Friendship delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Love & Friendship (2016) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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