Northanger Abbey
1987, English. Directed by Giles Foster.
A young girl, whose head is full of romantic and melodramatic notions, goes to stay with the wealthy Tilney family. Through her adventures, Catherine Morland comes to learn that marriage in the society of her day is determined not by true love but by wealth and social status.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Northanger Abbey is streaming on Hulu and Britbox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Giles FosterDirector
- Katharine SchlesingerCatherine Morland
- Peter FirthHenry Tilney
- Robert HardyGeneral Tilney
- Googie WithersMrs Allen
- Cassie StuartIsabella Thorpe
- Jonathan CoyJohn Thorpe
- Angela CurranAlice
- Ingrid LaceyEleanor Tilney
- Greg HicksFrederick Tilney
- Helen FraserMrs Morland
- Elvi HaleMrs Thorpe
- David RolfeMr Morland
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Maggie Wadey
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What Northanger Abbey is based on
Northanger Abbey is based on Northanger Abbey, an 1818 novel by Jane Austen, published by John Murray.
Novel · 1818
Northanger Abbey
By Jane Austen
Published by John Murray
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Northanger Abbey runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Northanger Abbey is streaming on Hulu and Britbox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Northanger Abbey?
If you liked Northanger Abbey, try Home for Christmas Day, Northanger Abbey, The Hunchback.
Who directed Northanger Abbey?
Northanger Abbey (1987) was directed by Giles Foster and stars Katharine Schlesinger, Peter Firth, Robert Hardy.
What is Northanger Abbey based on?
Northanger Abbey is based on Northanger Abbey, an 1818 novel by Jane Austen, published by John Murray.