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An American in Austen

An American in Austen

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An American in Austen

"Romance Doesn't Always Go By The Book"

2024

1h 24m

6.8(25 votes)

TV Movie

Comedy

Romance

Overview

Harriet, who thinks that no real man compares to Mr. Darcy, is transported into Pride and Prejudice and gets an unexpected chance to find out. Starring Eliza Bennett and Nicholas Bishop.

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UFO International Productions

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Eliza Bennett

Eliza Bennett

Harriet Goodson-Pronce

Nicholas Bishop

Nicholas Bishop

Mr. Darcy

Nell Barlow

Nell Barlow

Elizabeth

Catherine Hannay

Catherine Hannay

Jane

Erica Ford

Erica Ford

Kitty

Grace Hogg-Robinson

Grace Hogg-Robinson

Lydia

Calypso Cragg

Mary

Robin Weaver

Robin Weaver

Mrs. Bennet

Robert Portal

Robert Portal

Mr. Bennet

Toby-Alexander Smith

Toby-Alexander Smith

Charles Bingley

Creative team

Directed by: Clare Niederpruem
Written by: Cameron Johann
Produced by: Jeffery Beach
Kristina Kambitova

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