Love & Friendship [DVD, 2016] [Region 2] [5055761908305] - Kate Beckinsale

Witty adaptation of Jane Austen's novella from filmmaker Whit Stillman. Kate Beckinsale stars as Lady Susan, a high-class widow whose waning finances threaten her status and lifestyle. Accompanied by her American confidante, Mrs. Alicia Johnson (Chlo Sevigny), who is waiting for her elderly husband (Stephen Fry) to pass on, the sharp-tongued Lady Susan sets her sights on charming Reginald de Courcy (Xavier Samuel) in the hope of a marriage and financial security. Her plans are disrupted with the arrival of her daughter, Frederica (Morfydd Clark), upon whom Lady Susan thrusts the dull but extremely wealthy Sir James Martin (Tom Bennett).