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1. "Sense and Sensibility" (1995)

Even if you can't make it to the theater, this classic drama is not one to be missed! Ang Lee’s lush, swoony adaptation starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet is peak romance. Every longing look sticks with you, and the emotional payoff still hits just as hard nearly 30 years later.

2. "Pride and Prejudice" (2005)

This is potentially the most beloved Jane Austen film adaptation, and for good reason! Soft lighting, muddy hems and that hand flex, this adaptation leans fully into yearning, turning Darcy and Elizabeth into icons of the romance genre for a whole new generation.

3. "Emma" (2020)

Bright, bold and delightfully stylized, this version of "Emma" is a pastel-soaked romantic romp with razor-sharp wit and charming characters. Anya Taylor-Joy’s Emma is chaotic, intelligent and just self-aware enough to embody the beloved character.

4. "Persuasion" (2022)

This modernized take swings big, with fourth-wall breaks and a very online Anne Elliot. It’s divisive with fans, to say the least, but if you like your Austen messy and meta, this one’s for you.

5. "Bride and Prejudice" (2004)

A Bollywood-inspired "Pride and Prejudice" that trades the UK countryside for exciting musical numbers and flashy dance sequences. It’s joyful, colorful and proof that Austen’s stories truly are universal.

6. "Bridget Jones' Diary" (2001)

A messy, lovable modern Elizabeth Bennet navigating love, insecurity and truly iconic diary entries. Bonus points for Colin Firth playing another Mr. Darcy (we see you, BBC "Pride and Prejudice" mini series).

7. "Clueless" (1995)

Yes, it’s "Emma." And yes, it’s perfect. Cher Horowitz remains an unmatched heroine, proving that matchmaking, growth and fabulous outfits never go out of style and that Jane Austen's stories can be just as impactful in 90s California as they are in Regency England.

8. "Northanger Abbey" (2007)

A charming, underrated adaptation that leans into Austen’s satire of gothic romances. It’s sweet, self-aware and surprisingly funny. If you are a fan of Masterpiece classics, this one is for you.

9. "Mansfield Park" (1999)

Darker and more serious than most Austen novels, this movie emphasizes moral tension and social critique. Not the breeziest watch, but certainly a thoughtful one.

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