Northanger Abbey (2007)

In the verdant landscape of Georgian England, young Catherine Morland finds herself whisked away from her mundane life by the affluent Mr. and Mrs. Allen to the bustling city of Bath. This sudden shift into the society's upper crust brings her face to face with the intriguing world she had only experienced through the pages of her beloved novels. Captivated by the glamour and elegance of this new world, she finds herself drawn into the orbit of the ambitious Thorpe siblings - the charming Isabella and her brother John, who shares a steadfast friendship with Catherine's own brother, James. As Catherine navigates this labyrinth of societal norms and conventions, she crosses paths with the dashing Henry Tilney and his refined sister, Eleanor. This chance meeting soon blossoms into an invitation to the illustrious Tilney family estate, Northanger Abbey. Catherine, her heart alight with the thrill of romance, eagerly steps into the grandeur of Northanger Abbey, her imagination fuelled by the romantic adventures she has read about in her novels. However, beneath the gilded veneer of this high society, Catherine swiftly uncovers a world where love is a game of strategy, and marriage is a calculated transaction. She finds herself questioning the nature of love and the weighty influence of status, class, and wealth in matters of the heart. As she grapples with these harsh realities, she realizes that the world is not as black and white as her novels had led her to believe. Based on Jane Austen's timeless novel, "Northanger Abbey," this tale takes viewers on a captivating journey through the opulent halls of Georgian society, unraveling a tale of love, ambition, and the intricate dance of social politics.

Northanger Abbey is a drama movie featuring Felicity Jones.

Northanger Abbey is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on Hoopla and PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel.

It is also possible to buy Northanger Abbey on Amazon Video.