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Love & Friendship (2016)

โ€œA lady never reveals her tactics.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 602 votes 1h 34m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#237 of 305 films from 2016 #2346 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Whit Stillman ยท Written by Whit Stillman

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Overview

From Jane Austenโ€™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.

Cast

Kate Beckinsaleas Lady Susan Vernon
Xavier Samuelas Reginald DeCourcy
Morfydd Clarkas Frederica Vernon
Emma Greenwellas Catherine DeCourcy Vernon
Tom Bennettas Sir James Martin
James Fleetas Sir Reginald DeCourcy
Jemma Redgraveas Lady DeCourcy
Justin Edwardsas Charles Vernon
Stephen Fryas Mr. Johnson
Chloรซ Sevignyas Alicia Johnson
Jenn Murrayas Lady Lucy Manwaring
Lochlann ร“ Mearรกinas Lord Manwaring
Sophie Radermacheras Miss Maria Manwaring
Jordan Walleras Edward, Head Footman

Facts

Release dateMay 26, 2016
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” shorter as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$21,401,949 (7.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt3068194

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Questions

How long is Love & Friendship?
Love & Friendship runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Love & Friendship worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 602 votes, which places it #237 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 23%) and #2346 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Love & Friendship?
Love & Friendship was directed by Whit Stillman.
Who stars in Love & Friendship?
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.
What is Love & Friendship rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Love & Friendship?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/109081.

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