The Jane Austen Book Club (film)
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| Directed by | Robin Swicord |
| Written by | Robin Swicord |
| Based on | The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler |
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| Cinematography | John Toon |
| Edited by | Maryann Brandon |
| Music by | Aaron Zigman |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6 million |
| Box office | $7.2 million |
The Jane Austen Book Club is a 2007 American romantic drama film written and directed by Robin Swicord. The screenplay is adapted from the 2004 novel by Karen Joy Fowler.
The film focuses on a book club formed specifically to discuss the six novels written by Jane Austen. As they delve into Austen's literature, the book club members find themselves dealing with life experiences that parallel the themes of the books they are reading.
Released on October 5, 2007 in the United States, it was a moderate book office success, receiving mostly positive reviews.