Love & Friendship

"A lady never reveals her tactics."

Jun 3 2016 PG 1h 30m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Set in the 1790s, Love and Friendship centers on beautiful widow Lady Susan Vernon, who has come to the estate of her in-laws to wait out colorful rumors about her dalliances circulating through polite society. Whilst there, she decides to secure a husband for herself and her rather reluctant debutante daughter, Frederica.

Written by

Whit Stillman, Jane Austen

Directed by

Whit Stillman

Production Countries

United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Ireland, United States of America

Production Companies

Revolver Amsterdam, Westerly Films, Chic Films, Blinder Films, Amazon Studios

Languages

English

Awards

7 wins & 54 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
27,597
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
87
Popularity
NA