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Synopsis

A desperately single bookseller, lost in a fantasy world, finds herself forced to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer in order to stop messing up her love life.

Cast

  • Camille Rutherford
  • Pablo Pauly
  • Charlie Anson
  • Annabelle Lengronne
  • Liz Crowther
  • Alan Fairbairn
  • Lola Peploe
  • Alice Butaud
  • Roman Angel
  • Laurence Pierre
Moviegoers are saying
This French film creates a powerful theatrical experience that resonates deeply with women audiences, particularly older viewers who found themselves sobbing and feeling genuinely represented on screen for perhaps the first time. Despite mixed ratings averaging around 3.5/10, the film sparked genuine emotional connections and cultural conversations about female complexity, artistic genius, and romantic disappointment.
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Metacritic

90
Mar 25, 2026

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life feels destined to become a quintessential Austen-adjacent classic. The film lives up to its playful title with a thoughtful blend of the author’s sense and sensibility.

Nadia Dalimonte
Next Best Picture
78
Jun 20, 2025

Modestly scoped, sometimes sweetly dopey, and sincerely moving, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life is a charmer.

Metacritic review by Kimberley Jones
Kimberley Jones
Austin Chronicle
63
Jun 2, 2025

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life is too low-key for its own good and could have benefitted from a stronger connection to the titular author than the finished product delivers.

Metacritic review by James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 38min long.
What's Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025) about?
A desperately single bookseller, lost in a fantasy world, finds herself forced to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer in order to stop messing up her love life.
Who's the cast of Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025)?
  • Camille Rutherford as Agathe Robinson
  • Pablo Pauly as Félix
  • Charlie Anson as Oliver
  • Annabelle Lengronne as Chéryl
  • Liz Crowther as Beth
  • Alan Fairbairn as Todd
  • Lola Peploe as Olympia
  • Alice Butaud as Mona
  • Roman Angel as Tom
  • Laurence Pierre as Rosemarie
Who's the director behind Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025)?
Laura Piani directed Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025).
Who produced Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025)?
Gabrielle Dumon produced Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025).