This post is brought to you by Roadside Attractions. They have also provided the giveaway prize pack.
Love & Friendship, a movie based on Jane Austen’s Comic Gem, Lady Susan. With Kate Beckinsale and Chloë Sevigny, it is humorous and witty, devious and scheming, a comedic Downton Abbey with laughs!
Set in the 1790’s, earlier than most Austen tales, LOVE & FRIENDSHIP concerns beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon (Kate Beckinsale) who has come to Churchill, the estate of her in-laws, to wait out colourful rumours about her dalliances circulating through polite society. Whilst ensconced there, she decides to secure a husband for herself and for her daughter, Frederica, played by Morfydd Clark.
Chloë Sevigny, who starred with Beckinsale in Stillman’s The Last Days of Disco (1998), plays Lady Susan’s friend and confidante Alicia Johnson, with Stephen Fry as her husband, the “very Respectable” Mr. Johnson.
The waters are troubled by the arrival at Churchill of the handsome, eligible Reginald DeCourcy (Xavier Samuel) and silly but cheerful — and very rich — Sir James Martin (Tom Bennett).
Lady Susan’s designs are vehemently opposed by the DeCourcy clan: Reginald’s sister, Catherine DeCourcy Vernon (Emma Greenwell); his mother, Lady DeCourcy (Jemma Redgrave) and father, Sir Reginald DeCourcy (James Fleet). But Susan’s brother-in-law, magnanimous Charles Vernon (Justin Edwards), prefers to see her, and everyone, with a benevolent regard.
After a series of dramatic turns at Churchill, Lady Susan finally risks destruction when her jealous rival, Lady Lucy Manwaring (Jenn Murray), arrives in London to make a shocking revelation, leading to the denouement of denouements. To seee what the film critics are saying, click here.
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To help introduce LOVE & FRIENDSHIP, Roadside Attractions is sponsoring a giveaway for a Love & Friendship prize pack for one reader of Fabgrandma. You could be the lucky winner of the package that includes a $50 Amazon Gift Card, a Love & Friendship T-Shirt, and Bookmark and copy of the Book, Love & Friendship: In Which Jane Austen’s Lady Susan Vernon Is Entirely Vindicated by Whit Stillman. Use the Giveaway Tools form to enter.
LOVE & FRIENDSHIP is produced by Whit Stillman, Katie Holly and Lauranne Bourrachot, and co-produced by Raymond van der Kaaij.
Elena says
I would love to see this movie. Thank you for the giveaway!
Karen Glatt says
This is a new movie and I have not heard of it. It sounds amazing with young widow Lady Susan Vernon (Kate Beckinsale) looking for a husband. It looks like a very well written and intriguing story that I want to see more of in the theater
wen budro says
That looks like it will be a good movie to watch. I like the actors in it too.
Kim Henrichs says
This looks so good!! I hadn’t heard about it until now and I’m excited!
charlene says
this looks like an excellent movie . i am sure my mom would love to see it also
Karen Giasson says
This looks like an interesting movie. I think I may have to go to see it with my daughter. Thank You.
barbg says
The Movie looks like it would be wonderful to watch. Thanks for such an awesome giveaway opportunity.
Dianna says
I really enjoy Jane Austen’s books, but this story is new to me. I really like watching the movies made from her work. Thank you for letting us know about it.
Stephanie Phelps says
Oh this looks so cute and very funny at times. I cannot wait to see it!
Jen Reed says
I love period movies, especially if they have comedy added. I think this movie Love & Friendship, adapted from a Jane Austen book, will be good.
lissa crane says
This movie looks fabulous! I love Time Period films, the costumes and fashions are amazing! I can’t wait to see this one!
janetfaye says
This movie sounds interesting and I would like to watch it.
Laurajj says
Oh I am so excited to see this! Kate is always so good!
Lisa says
It looks great, very unique.
HS kraftmaking says
I love Jane Austen books and this new adaptation movie looks interesting to see.
Rhonda Grisham says
This looks so interesting! I think my DIL would enjoy it too.
Jenny S says
I love movies from different time periods. This looks interesting. I’d definitely bring girlfriend alone for a ladies day out movie.
Tammy Shelton says
I’m going to a screening of this movie on the 22nd. Can’t wait.
Kayley says
This looks like an interesting movie. Jane Austen adaptions are usually fun to watch.
Anne says
The trailer looks great! The setting, costumes, hairstyles–wonderful! Ordinarily, I wouldn’t want to see this type of movie, but now I’m interested. Thanks!
sheila ressel says
I love these types of movies! Can’t wait to see it.
Pamela Gurganus says
This movie looks fantastic and I can’t wait to see it! This genre is right up my alley.
Jeanna Massman says
I am a fan of Chloe Sevigny so I am anxious to see this movie.
The Char says
The poster looks beautiful.
Emily Smith says
That looks funny! I love that it’s a funny period piece without being a parody. I also am a big fan of Kate Beckinsale and Choe Sevigny.
Leigh Anne Borders says
I am in love with these types of movies and books. I am looking forward to seeing this.
Jackie says
This looks like a great movie for a mother/daughter date! We both love movies like this. I’m looking forward to seeing it.
James Robert says
Im sure my sister will be going to see this one. Sounds great!
Mary Burris says
This looks like a really great movie. Can’t wait to see it.
katherine says
Looks like movie my daughter and I would enjoy seeing Love Jane Austin novels
Amy N. says
Haha! Can’t wait for the few hours of escaping to another one of Jane Austen’s worlds. I will have to try to read the story first. Thanks for sharing and for this chance to win! 🙂
Stefanie Gladden says
I can’t wait to see the movie, it looks great!!
Crystal Sell says
I love Jane Austen so this looks amazing to me!
Heather Hayes Panjon says
The Trailer Looks Awesome! I’m A Huge Jane Austen Fan, I Love This Movie Is An Adaption Of Her Novel Lady Susan!
Tabathia B says
I have never heard of this novella before. I like the trailer for the movie
Betsy Barnes says
This looks like a really good movie! I love the added humor! It looks like it is going to fun! 🙂
Mary Cloud says
This looks like a great movie and I like that it’s set back in a earlier period
Valencia Waller says
I am a huge Jane Austen fan and adore Kate Beckinsale. This film is a must-see and I am so glad to have discovered another Austen gem brought to the big screen on your blog!
Brooke Banks says
Looks great, I love the fashion of the time. So pretty!
Joanna Peter says
It’s a bummer that there aren’t more theaters showing it; I don’t know if I’ll be able to see it until it comes out on DVD.
Lisa Brown says
The trailer looks great, can’t wait to see this production. Thanks for the chance 🙂
Dawn Monroe says
The trailer is funny. I also enjoy the period clothing and furnishings.
Janet W. says
I enjoyed watching the trailer! Looks like a great movie! I love their costumes, too!
natasha lamoreux says
This sounds like a great movie. Its starring Kate Beckinsale and she is my fave!
Mami2jcn says
Jane Austen is great. It looks like a good movie.
Gina M says
I am a big fan of Kate Beckinsale! Can’t wait to see this movie.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Kelly D says
This movie sounds good. I like that it is based on such an old novella.
Dana Rodriguez says
I like Jane.This movie looks really good!
Joti B says
Sounds like a nice movie.
Steve Weber says
This movie looks amazing! thank you for the chance to win.
Natalie says
I love every Jane Austen book written so I am dying to see this movie!
Cheryl B says
What an interesting movie,I must see this.
Thomas Murphy says
Looks like a great movie!
Will G says
This looks like it could be interesting.
carol clark says
be a good movie to see i like it already
Lauren says
This looks like a surprisingly funny movie.
Michelle Richardson says
Can’t wait to see it! I love almost every adaptation of Jane Austen!
MommyJenna says
This is the first time I’ve heard of it but it looks like a fun one!
Rachel says
This looks like a movie I would watch and enjoy.
Lauryn R says
This looks like a sweet and compelling movie! I love the name, Love and Friendship. 🙂 I will definitely have to watch this with my daughters’. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Steven Richardson says
Movie looks so fab
MaryAnn says
I hadn’t heard of this movie yet. It looks good.
Priscilla S. says
I am so looking forward to seeing this! It looks great.
Lori Walker says
This looks actually pretty good.
Barbara says
I adore Jane Austen and Kate Beckinsale. The two together are perfect! I actually saw a little clip and it’s so good it’s the first must-see movie of the year for me.
Sandy Klocinski says
Would love to see the movie. It sounds wonderful. Thank you!
Margaret Smith says
Jane Austin is such a great writer. This movie really looks good. Looking forward to seeing it.
Barbara Montag says
I enjoy movies that go back in time.
This movie has a great cast – a must see!
thank you
Katherine Riley says
I love historical romances and this movies looks great!
Conor S. says
My wife would like this. Good for a date night.
Emily N. says
I think it looks good. I’ve added it to my watch list!
Sarah Hayes says
Im sold! definitely have to see this. Kate Beckinsale is my fav
Cynthia C says
Can’t wait to see this movie with my girlfriends.
Julie Smith says
Oh my goodness! This looks hilarious! 🙂 I definitely have to look it up and see it in the movies instead of waiting for Blu-Ray!
Kristin G says
I haven’t read this book, but it looks like it will be a great adaptation. I’m a fan of Kate Beckinsale.
Christina Sparks says
This looks like it might be good to watch.
shelly says
I want to see this badly but it’s not playing near me!
Rachel Jenkins says
Looks wonderful!!!
Angela Kinder says
I’ve read Lady Susan before (YEARS ago), and it was a really good novella. It’s exciting to see that it’s be adapted into a movie, and I think they chose the PERFECT actress for Lady Susan!
nickie says
I would like to watch this movie. It sounds great.
Debbi Wellenstein says
The movie looks wonderful=-thank you for the giveaway!
Francine Anchondo says
This looks like a good movie.
Dwayne Berry says
Not my kind of movie, but I hope it does well at the box office.
Denisej says
My family is excited to see the movie, fun!
brandy c says
The movie looks entertaining but not cheesy.
Crystal F says
Looks like it’s going to be an interesting movie. lol Thank you!
Christina G. says
I love Jane Austen stories and I love period shows, so I’m sure I’ll like this one. Thanks for the giveaway!
Katie K says
Looks very interesting – I LOVE the description of “a Devious delight” – color me intrigued!!
Karen Deva says
I really want to see this movie! I’m a huge Jane Austen fan and this looks droll and highly amusing –a perfect comedy of manners.
Becca says
I would love to see this movie with my mom!
shelly peterson says
This looks like a good movie, would love to see it.
Sadie B. says
This looks like a great movie to see with my sister.
Aubrey says
This looks like a good movie.
Elaine says
I like books, movies are fine, but I enjoy a good book.
Alejandra Carreno says
Hah! I loved that preview! Kate Beckinsale hasn’t aged a day! She’s hilarious-“No. I know him very well. I would never speak to a stranger like that!” Hahaha This would be a great chick nigt flick to go out with my friends for a Girls’ Night out.
MJ Moore says
It looks like this movie won’t be playing near me, so I’ll have to wait for he DVD. Worth it, though!
Melissa Teears says
I had always loved the book and I can’t wait to see the movie
beth says
This movie looks like so much fun!
Julie matek says
Love & friendship looks like a cute & quirky movie:) thanks for the chance!
Tammy Woodall says
I’m a huge fan of Jane Austen. I watched the movie trailer and Love & Friendship is going to be excellent. I’m looking forward to seeing it.
Brittney House says
The trailer make it’s it look like an interesting movie.
Margot C says
I adore Whit Stillman; I’ve seen all of his movies. ‘The Last Days of Disco’ was a really good film. Plus, look at Kate Beckinsale; I never would have thought that she had a performance like that in her!
DEBIJOT says
I love the trailer of Love & Friendship.
Ashley C says
I didn’t know Kate Beckinsale was in this! I love her!
Erika W. says
This looks so good! Kate Beckinsale is perfect for this role.
Kristen says
This looks like a good one…I’ll plan to see it.
Lisa V. says
Would really like to see this movie.
Cheryl says
I always love a good romance.
Melissa says
it looks like it will be a good movie. 🙂
Erica B. says
This looks great. Can’t wait to see it!
Jennifer W says
This looks like the kind of movie that I would enjoy. I love Jane Austen.
Kimberly Hilbert says
I watched the trailer. I think it will live up to expectations. Seems funny.
Penny Snyder says
Looks like a great movie – would love to see it!
Stephanie Liske says
We will watch this one for sure.
susan smoaks says
i think this will be a great movie. i can’t wait to see it.
Daniel M says
haven’t heard of it looks interesting
Robin says
After seeing the trailer, I’m looking forward to seeing the movie.
Jaime Cummings says
I love Jane Austen and Kate Beckinsale so this looks to be a wonderful movie!
Susan Smith says
This movie looks great! I love Time Period films and the costumes and fashions look amazing.
Serge B says
Can’t wait to see Kate Beckinsale!
Richard Hicks says
I think the movie will be quite fascinating
Denise M says
Looks like my kind of movie
latoya says
The trailer looks entertaining and Kate Beckinsale looks beautiful!
Laurie Emerson says
This looks like one of the best movies to come out this year. I love the story line!
Tina W says
I’m excited to see this, I’ve loved at least one version of the other films based on Jane Austens books.
Susan Christy says
Looks like a great movie!
Henrietta Newman says
I love Jane Austen books and movies and am excited to see this one! I hadn’t heard of it before reading your post!
Danielle Wood says
Doesn’t really seem like my type of movie but my girlfriend would love it
Danielle Wood says
Doesn’t really seem like my type of movie but my girlfriend would love it.
Jessica says
This looks like a great movie. I love Chloë Sevigny.
Cassandra says
This would be perfect for our MOMs Club Movie Night!!! 🙂
Sarah Mayer says
I think the movie will be quite fascinating. I already have my tickets!
heather s says
This looks like a great movie
Crystal McKinley says
I love all things Jane Austin! Thanks for the chance.
Carolyn Daley says
I watched the trailer and the movie looks interesting. Lady Susan does not seem to be very well liked as the other characters describe her as a fiend and don’t seem very trusting.
Breanne says
I’d love to see this movie!
Kristina R says
Can’t wait to see it!
Heather says
I have a friend that sent me the link to the trailer. She wants to see it so I may surprise her with tickets.
Melanie Montgomery says
I am such a bigKate Beckensale fan so I would love to see her in this movie
Roxann says
This looks like a really good movie. I can’t wait to see it.
Brian E. says
Based on a lesser known Jane Austen novella, my wife, daughters, & I are looking forward to seeing this film adaptation.
rondah says
That looks like it will be a good movie
Amy Deeter says
First time i watched the trailor and i have to say it looks excellent.Can’t wait to watch it with my husband
Michelle H. says
I love the works of Jane Austen and would love to see this film.