Pride Prejudice, produced by Working Title Films and StudioCanal, was released in 2005 to critical acclaim. Director Joe Wright, known for his work on films like Atonement and Anna Karenina, brought a fresh perspective to Austen's classic novel. The screenplay, written by Deborah Moggach, cleverly adapted the original text for the screen, retaining the essence of Austen's witty dialogue and strong female characters.