Everyone’s favorite disaster at love who actually ended up finding her fairy tale romance is now back, and she’s sadly looking for new love after the tragic death of her husband, Mark Darcy. But it wouldn’t be Bridget Jones without some shenanigans, a lot of friendship and a relatable look at what being a woman is like—no matter your age.
The first movie was released in what was still the golden age of rom-coms, with movies like The Wedding Planner, Serendipity, Kate & Leopold and even The Princess Diaries also releasing that same year. But outside of The Princess Diaries, which would go on to have a sequel, no rom-com has had the staying power Bridget Jones has. Perhaps that’s just because Renée Zellweger is that good, though it might also be because we can truly believe Bridget would get into each and every one of these messes, movie after movie, and come out on top.
If you want to know in what order you should watch the four movies in this universe, here’s where to watch all the Bridget Jones movies, in the order they were released.
Bridget Jones’s Diary
Loosely based on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, or at least inspired by Colin Firth’s character of Mr. Darcy in the BBC miniseries adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, Bridget Jones’s Diary is basically an alternate universe version of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, set in the future. If you like grumpy heroes, bubbly and relatable but often messy heroines and a happy ending then Bridget Jones’s Diary is the movie for you. And bonus, the other half of the love triangle is a young Hugh Grant.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
The direct sequel to Bridget Jones’s Baby, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason is about what happens right after the happily ever after, particularly considering neither Bridget nor Mark have changed who they are—they’ve just gotten together. If you always want to know how couples in rom-coms actually adjust and take their relationship to the next level, this is the romance for you. And yes Hugh Grant’s Daniel Cleaver is back.
Bridget Jones’s Baby
Can you believe this is still about Bridget and Mark’s romance? Well, if you’re looking for a second-chance romance featuring two people you are already invested in, look no further. Because Bridget and her Mr. Darcy are still trying to figure out if they can work as a couple, and now there’s a baby involved! But is it Mark Darcy’s baby or is McDreamy himself (Patrick Dempsey) the father?
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
After three movies about Bridget and Mark, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is about grief and moving forward—even when it seems impossible. Bridget and Mark’s happily ever after might be done, but there’s still life in Bridget, and while there’s life, there’s hope and perhaps maybe even more romance. It’s never too late, right?
Where to watch all the Bridget Jones movies streaming online
Check out our list below to find all the Bridget Jones movies available to stream online in the US.
