The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)
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- PG-13
- 1h 46min
- Comedy, Drama
- 05 Oct 2007 (USA)
- Movie
Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen, only to find their relationships -- both old and new -- begin to resemble 21st century versions of her novels.
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- 2 nominations.
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| Maria Bello | ... |
Jocelyn
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| Emily Blunt | ... |
Prudie
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| Kathy Baker | ... |
Bernadette
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| Amy Brenneman | ... |
Sylvia
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| Maggie Grace | ... |
Allegra
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| Jimmy Smits | ... |
Daniel
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| Ed Brigadier | ... |
Pastor
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| Kevin Zegers | ... |
Trey
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| Marc Blucas | ... |
Dean
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Catherine Schreiber | ... |
Academic Woman
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Ned Hosford | ... |
Waiter
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| Hugh Dancy | ... |
Grigg
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Messy Stench | ... |
Girl with Dog Collar
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Chris Burket | ... |
Skydive Instructor
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| Parisa Fitz-Henley | ... |
Corinne
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| Lynn Redgrave | ... |
Mama Sky
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| Stephanie Denise Griffin | ... |
Mediator
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Myndy Crist | ... |
Lynne
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| Graham Norris | ... |
Editor
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| Kurt Bryant | ... |
Rocknasium Instructor
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| Russ Jones | ... |
Parent
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| Michelle Ewin | ... |
Very Young Nurse
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| Gwendoline Yeo | ... |
Dr. Samantha Yep
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| Nancy Travis | ... |
Cat
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| Miguel Nájera | ... |
Señor Obando
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Carlos A. Aragon | ... |
Long-Haired Waiter (uncredited)
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Jenna Burgland | ... |
Chloe Bauer (uncredited)
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Alec Clawson | ... |
Bag Pipin Piper (uncredited)
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Jay Krueger | ... |
School Bus Driver (uncredited)
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Julie Lynn | ... |
Woman with Shades at Bus Stop (uncredited)
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Sybil Martinez | ... |
Sally Wong (uncredited)
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| Jonathan McCoy | ... |
Man in Grey Car (uncredited)
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| Mary Newman | ... |
Pretty Girl (uncredited)
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Ian Novotny | ... |
Movie Theatre Goer (uncredited)
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| Alec Owen | ... |
Vending Machine Guy (uncredited)
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John Portnoy | ... |
Man Drinking Coffee in Car (uncredited)
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Martin Salgo | ... |
Pizza Delivery Guy (uncredited)
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| Lily Shaw | ... |
Karen Bhave (uncredited)
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Tom Skapars | ... |
Male Nurse (uncredited)
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Kara R. Stribling | ... |
Rollerblader (uncredited)
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| Robin Swicord | ... |
Woman with Blue Shirt at Bus Stop (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robin Swicord | ||
Written by
| Robin Swicord | ... | (screenplay) |
| Karen Joy Fowler | ... | (book) |
Produced by
| John Calley | ... | producer |
| Julie Lynn | ... | producer |
| Jonathan McCoy | ... | line producer |
| Lisa Medwid | ... | associate producer |
| Diana Napper | ... | producer |
| Marshall Rose | ... | executive producer |
| Kelly Thomas | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Aaron Zigman | ||
Cinematography by
| John Toon | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Maryann Brandon | ||
Editorial Department
| Joanna Adler | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Dan Aguilar | ... | digital intermediate on-line editor: Company 3 |
| Christine Carr | ... | digital intermediate producer: Company 3 |
| Mike Chiado | ... | digital intermediate technician: Company 3 |
| Tricia Chiarenza | ... | color timer |
| David Feldman | ... | digital intermediate on-line producer: Company 3 |
| Jennifer Godin | ... | post-production coordinator (as Jenn Godin) |
| Dave Lee | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Jackie Lee | ... | digital intermediate account executive: Company 3 |
| Mark Todd Osborne | ... | digital intermediate colorist: Company 3 (as Mark Osborne) |
| Joe Pestana | ... | dailies assistant |
| Julian Smirke | ... | first assistant editor |
| Royce Smith | ... | lab timer |
| Stefan Sonnenfeld | ... | digital intermediate executive producer: Company 3 |
| Anthony Motta | ... | digital intermediate assistant (uncredited) |
| Jorge Tanaka | ... | digital intermediate assistant (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Deborah Aquila | ||
| Jennifer L. Smith | ... | (as Jennifer Smith) |
| Tricia Wood | ||
Production Design by
| Rusty Smith | ||
Art Direction by
| Sebastian Schroeder | ||
Set Decoration by
| Meg Everist | ||
Costume Design by
| Johnetta Boone | ||
Makeup Department
| Debra Coleman | ... | makeup artist |
| Daniel Curet | ... | hair department head |
| Kimberly Felix | ... | key makeup artist (as Kim Felix-Burke) |
| Rudolfo Icezalaya Hernandez | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Marie Larkin | ... | key hair stylist |
| Sian Richards | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Jonathan McCoy | ... | unit production manager |
| John Portnoy | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Julian Brain | ... | second second assistant director |
| Paula Case | ... | additional second second assistant director |
| Vincent Lascoumes | ... | first assistant director |
| Christophe Le Chanu | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Jory Alvarado | ... | lead man |
| Yumi Arai | ... | art department intern |
| Omar Cruz | ... | on-set dresser |
| Chris Eguia | ... | property master: title montage unit |
| Lisa Fiorito | ... | art department production assistant |
| Valerie Green | ... | art director: title montage unit |
| Melina Kanitz | ... | art department intern |
| Mark Kudra | ... | on-set dresser (as Mark R. Kudra) |
| C.J. Maguire | ... | property master |
| John McElroy | ... | assistant property master (as John H. McElroy) |
| Wendy Means | ... | art department coordinator (as Wendy Stanton) |
| Victor Mendez | ... | swing gang |
| James Pollack | ... | swing gang |
| Jennifer R. Blair | ... | art department coordinator: pre-production (uncredited) |
| Lucie Bourgeau | ... | art department assistant (uncredited) |
| Jaudi Negri | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Eric Reichardt | ... | lead scenic (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jeremy Balko | ... | adr mixer |
| Michael J. Benavente | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Sean Byrnes | ... | additional boom operator / sound utility |
| Samuel C. Crutcher | ... | sound editor (as Sam Crutcher) |
| Craig A. Dellinger | ... | sound editor (as Craig Dellinger) |
| Peter J. Devlin | ... | sound mixer (as Peter Devlin) |
| Jonathan Golodner | ... | sound editor |
| Vincent Guisetti | ... | foley artist |
| Pamela Kahn | ... | foley artist |
| Tricia Linklater | ... | assistant sound editor |
| David Raymond | ... | boom operator |
| Kyle Rochlin | ... | foley recordist |
| Steven Ticknor | ... | re-recording mixer (as Steve Ticknor) |
| Jonathan Wales | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Weisberg | ... | adr mixer |
| Tom Caton | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Rainey | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Chris Cline | ... | special effects technician |
| David Waine | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Jason Anderson | ... | interactive compositing coordinator: SPI |
| Shannan Burkley | ... | digital matte painter: SPI |
| Govardhan Das | ... | lead roto artist: SPI (as Govardhan) |
| A.B. Govardhan | ... | roto lead: Imageworks India (as Govardhan Bakthavachalam) |
| Shoban Narayanan | ... | cg supervisor (as Shobanbabu) |
| James P. Noon | ... | tracking |
| Sandesh Ramdev | ... | roto artist |
| Prateep Siamwalla | ... | tracking |
| David Taritero | ... | senior visual effects producer: SPI |
| Mathew Thomas | ... | production services technician: SPI (as Matthew Thomas) |
| Carey Villegas | ... | visual effects supervisor: SPI |
| Xye | ... | tracking |
| Bhoopathy Yuvarajan | ... | rotoscope artist: SPII |
| Morarji Bala | ... | roto artist (uncredited) |
| Dhiraj Brahma | ... | roto artist (uncredited) |
| Sankarasubramanian | ... | roto artist: imageworks india (uncredited) |
| Sukumaran Lalithambika Vijin | ... | rotoscope artist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Kurt Bryant | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Stacey Carino | ... | stunt double: Maggie Grace |
| Robert A. Caster | ... | stunts: skydiving |
| Clint Clawson | ... | stunts: skydiving |
| Melanie Conatser Peschio | ... | stunts: skydiving |
| Brett A. Jones | ... | stunts (as Brett Jones) |
| Craig O'Brien | ... | stunts: skydiving |
| Scott E. Smith | ... | stunt coordinator: skydiving (as Scott Smith) / stunts: skydiving (as Scott Smith) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Prarthna Arias | ... | video assist operator |
| David Ariniello | ... | dolly grip |
| Randy Babchuck | ... | set lighting technician |
| Greg Baldi | ... | director of photography: title montage unit |
| James Barker | ... | best boy electric / best boy electric: title montage unit |
| Sam Barker | ... | set lighting technician (as Samuel Barker) |
| Edward C. Bartel II | ... | set lighting technician (as Ed Bartel II) |
| Katie Bogner | ... | camera loader |
| Faith Brewer | ... | camera operator: title montage unit |
| Chris Burket | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Shane Buttle | ... | set lighting technician |
| Brian Cantrell | ... | set lighting technician |
| Kevin Chickanis | ... | best boy grip: title montage unit |
| Chris Cline | ... | video assist operator |
| Dhamarata Dhiensuwana | ... | key rigging grip (as Dhamarata 'G' Dhiensuwana) |
| Louie Escobar | ... | best boy rigger (as Louis Escobar) |
| Camille Freer | ... | first assistant camera: "c" camera |
| Daniel H. Goldstein | ... | set lighting technician (as Dan Goldstein) |
| Cory Gunter | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Keith A. Hascher | ... | electrical intern (as Keith Hascher) |
| Darry Herrington | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera, title montage unit (as Darrell Herrington) |
| Lawrence Karman | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Vessie Kazachka | ... | camera loader |
| Nicholas Gerard Klein | ... | company grip (as Nicholas Klein) |
| Darin Krask | ... | second assistant a camera |
| Bill Layton | ... | camera operator: "c" camera |
| Rebecca Lipman | ... | epk cinematographer |
| Emily Mackley | ... | first assistant camera (as Emily Nagel) |
| Denis Moran | ... | camera operator: "c" camera (as Denis Muran) |
| Keiko Nakahara | ... | electric intern: title montage unit / electrical intern |
| David C. Negrin | ... | first assistant camera: "c" camera (as David Negrin) |
| Ralph Nelson | ... | still photographer |
| Pat O'Mara | ... | key grip / key grip: title montage unit |
| George A. Olson Jr. | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera (as George Olson) |
| David Parker | ... | best boy grip / best boy grip: title montage unit |
| Tim Phelps | ... | gaffer / gaffer: title montage unit |
| Nicholas Rini | ... | company grip |
| William Robinson | ... | first assistant camera: title montage unit (as Bill Robinson) |
| Eric W. Smith | ... | camera loader |
| Penny Sprague | ... | first assistant camera: "c" camera |
| Anthony Tellez | ... | company grip |
| James Pat Whelan | ... | grip |
| Anthony Widmer | ... | company grip (as Tony Widmer) |
| Jay Pope | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Samantha Finkler Brainerd | ... | casting associate (as Samantha Finkler) |
| Dawn Marie Deibert | ... | extras casting (as Dawn Deibert) |
| Rich King | ... | extras casting |
| Georgia Simon | ... | adr voice casting |
| Erin Toner | ... | casting associate |
| Kean Cronin | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Deborah Myles Davis | ... | costume buyer |
| Lorenzo Hearns Jr. | ... | key costumer |
| Angela Ledgerwood | ... | costume intern |
| Ellen Ryba | ... | costume supervisor |
| Miriam Schulman | ... | designer: artificial jewelry |
| Jean Stender Swicord | ... | consultant: knitting |
| Earl Tanchuck | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Carlos A. Aragon | ... | location manager (as Carlos Antonio Aragon) |
| Eric Petersen | ... | assistant location manager |
| Scott Trimble | ... | key assistant location manager |
| Byll Williams | ... | location manager: title montage unit (as Byll Williams Bird) |
| Jesse Grillo | ... | location aide (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Johnny Caruso | ... | music editor |
| Barklie K. Griggs | ... | music supervisor |
| Kory Kruckenberg | ... | scoring engineer |
| David Sabee | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Michael Stern | ... | music score mixer / music score recordist |
| Jesse Voccia | ... | electronic music programmer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jan McWilliams | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Martin C. Alvillar | ... | driver (as Marty C. Alvillar) |
| Luis Arroyo | ... | driver |
| Drew Barnett-Hamilton | ... | transportation clerk |
| Robin Bishop | ... | driver |
| Chris Faiella | ... | driver |
| D'Aldo Fazzone | ... | driver |
| Rick Fese Jr. | ... | driver (as Rick Fese) |
| Sandra Freeman | ... | driver: title montage unit (as Sandy Freeman) |
| Geno Hart | ... | transportation consultant |
| Chris Haynes | ... | driver |
| Jay Krueger | ... | driver |
| Ned LaGrotta | ... | driver: title montage unit |
| Ronald Linxwiler | ... | driver (as Ron Linxwiler) |
| Marc Lipman | ... | driver |
| Robert McKee | ... | driver |
| Michael O'Grady | ... | driver (as Mike O'Grady) |
| Peter Ortega | ... | driver |
| Fidel Pean | ... | driver |
| John Pellegrino | ... | transportation captain (as John 'JR' Pellegrino) |
| Armando Santana | ... | driver |
| Tim Schau | ... | driver |
| Anthony Sorrentino | ... | driver |
| John F. Teeple | ... | driver |
| Luis F. Velandia | ... | driver |
| Ronald Wayne Yakshe | ... | transportation co-captain (as Ronald W. Yakshe) |
| Sergio Zarate | ... | driver |
| J. Armin Garza II | ... | driver: camera car (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Bettina Browne Weld | ... | animal trainer (as Bettina Browne) |
| Emerson Bruns | ... | legal services (as Emerson E. Bruns) |
| Ernesto Chincgillas | ... | additional chef: Alex's Gourmet Catering (as Ernesto Chinchillas) |
| Sarah Clifford | ... | animal trainer |
| Aidan Orion Crawford | ... | assistant: Hugh Dancy (as Aiden Crawford) |
| Bryan Daley | ... | production intern |
| Tad Driscoll | ... | production accountant |
| Angel Estrada | ... | additional chef: Alex's Gourmet Catering |
| Heather Fielding | ... | studio teacher |
| Peter Flanigan | ... | legal services |
| Erica Hagen | ... | assistant: John Calley |
| Rebecca Hall | ... | assistant: Maria Bello |
| Jason Halley | ... | set production assistant (as Jason 'Hippy' Halley) |
| Lori Hironaka | ... | assistant: Robin Swicord |
| Jeff Hunt | ... | production office assistant |
| Paul Jaconi-Biery | ... | production coordinator |
| Lindsey Kaiser | ... | production assistant: title montage unit / production intern |
| Shea Kammer | ... | key first assistant accountant |
| Melissa Lambert | ... | assistant: Amy Brenneman |
| Eloy Lara | ... | set medic (as Eloy Lara Jr.) |
| Monica M. Lecusay | ... | production intern (as Monica Lecusay) |
| Scott Levine | ... | set production assistant |
| Samantha Luu | ... | production assistant: title montage unit |
| Liana Maeby | ... | accounting clerk |
| Scott Menville | ... | adr loop group |
| Richard Miro | ... | adr loop group |
| Bob Neill | ... | adr loop group |
| Jacqueline Pinol | ... | adr loop group |
| Juan Pope | ... | adr loop group |
| John Portnoy | ... | title designer: end title layout |
| Jose Prieto | ... | chef: Alex's Gourmet Catering |
| Michelle Ruff | ... | adr loop group |
| Martin Salgo | ... | production secretary |
| Nina Saxon | ... | title designer |
| Megan Schmidt | ... | set production assistant |
| Justin Shenkarow | ... | adr loop group |
| Georgia Simon | ... | adr loop group |
| Tom Skapars | ... | assistant: Robin Swicord |
| Scott E. Smith | ... | provider: skydiving footage (as Scott Smith) |
| Kelly Stables | ... | adr loop group |
| Linda Stanley | ... | additional studio teacher |
| Karen Strassman | ... | adr loop group |
| Andrew Turner | ... | assistant: Emily Blunt |
| Peter Vogel | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Alma Weaks | ... | craft service |
| Robert S. Wilhelm Jr. | ... | key set production assistant (as Bobby S. Wilhelm Jr.) |
| Tami Zamberg | ... | production intern |
| Lisa Marie Boiko | ... | choreographer (uncredited) |
| Sarah Clifford | ... | animal supplier (uncredited) |
| Claire Doré | ... | dog trainer (uncredited) |
| Charles Heaphy | ... | production financing (uncredited) |
| Jason Jancosek | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Mockingbird Pictures (in association with)
- John Calley Productions
Distributors
- Sony Pictures Classics (2007) (United States) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2008) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2007) (India) (theatrical)
- Disney Channel (2015) (Germany) (tv)
- HBO Pacific Partners of Netherlands Antilles (2009) (India) (tv)
- LK-TEL (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Net5 (2010) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2008) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2008) (Argentina)
Special Effects
- Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) (special visual effects and animation)
- Yannix Technologies (tracking)
Other Companies
- Adrenalin Nation (provider: skydiving footage)
- Alex Gourmet Catering (catering)
- Avon Studio Transportation (transportation)
- Axium Hollywood Services (payroll services)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (dollies)
- City National Bank New York (financing)
- Color By Deluxe (acknowledgement)
- Company 3 (telecine services)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (processing)
- Digital Vortechs (Avid editing equipment provided by)
- Dolby Digital (in selected theatres)
- Film Finances (bond)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Keslow Camera (camera equipment provided by)
- Keslow Camera (cameras)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- NT Audio Services (optical soundtrack)
- Nina Saxon Film Design (titles)
- Panavision Remote Systems (camera cranes)
- Rage (gaffer: security)
- Reel Security (security: Munich)
- Sessions Payroll Management (extras payroll services)
- Soundtrack New York (ADR Facility)
- Truman Van Dyke Company (insurance)
- Upload Films (post-production management)
- Upload Films (post-production)
- Varèse Sarabande (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Explores Austen's adage that general incivility is at love's essence. Sylvia's husband dumps her for another woman, so Bernadette and Jocelyn organize a book club to distract her. They recruit Sylvia's daughter Allegra; Prudie, a young teacher whose marriage may be on the rocks; and Grigg, a sci-fi fan who joins out of attraction to Jocelyn. The six read and discuss one Austen novel per month. Jocelyn tries to interest Grigg in Sylvia; Allegra falls in love with a woman she meets skydiving; Prudie contemplates an affair with a student; Sylvia's ex keeps popping up. In the discussions, characters reveal themselves in their comments. By the end, are truths universally acknowledged?
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| Taglines | You don't have to know the books to be in the club. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $192,719, 28 Sep 2007 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $7,163,566 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Although they play teacher and student, Emily Blunt is only a year older than Kevin Zegers. See more » |
| Goofs | When Allegra is separating eggs for the flan, she puts the first couple of yolks in the bowl with the whites, defeating the purpose of separating them. She is then seen taking the yolks out with the egg shell as she does this. (The actors had a limited number of takes available and Maggie Grace was forced to do this so she would not waste a take.) See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Michael Clayton/December Boys/The Jane Austen Book Club/The Heartbreak Kid/The Seeker (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | New Shoes See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The credits are displayed next to behind-the-scenes stills of the cast and crew during the production process. See more » |
| Quotes |
Grigg Harris:
What about me? Am I your friend? Or am I just some... some widget to help you make Sylvia feel better about herself? Why did you invite me to be part of your book club? No, what went through your mind the first time you saw me? "There's a man who is *dying* to read every book Jane Austen ever wrote." Is that what you thought? Jocelyn: No. Grigg Harris: But I thought, "What a beautiful woman. I hope she looks over at me." I thought if I read your favorite books that you would read mine. But no... no, no. You just want to be obeyed. That's why you have dogs. See more » |