Why did the UK/International release version of P&P 5 film have a different ending than the U.S. version?
The American release version included a final scene (not in the novel) of the married Darcys (“Mrs. Darcy” scene) enjoying a romantic evening at Pemberley. This ending did not test well with British audiences, so it was cut for UK and international release. The British version ends with Mr. Bennet’s blessing upon Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy’s union, thus circumventing the last chapter in the novel, which summarizes the lives of the Darcys and the other main characters over the next several years. UK/International release ending scene stills: The U.S. ending [“Mrs. Darcy” scene] stills: 2.
