Becoming Jane
"Her own life is her greatest inspiration."
Originally released in 2007. Becoming Jane is a romance/drama film. directed by Julian Jarrold. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, and Julie Walters
Synopsis
Though young Jane Austen's financially strapped parents expect her to marry the nephew of wealthy Lady Gresham, Jane herself knows that such a union will destroy her creativity and sense of self-worth. Instead, she becomes involved with Tom Lefroy, a charming but penniless apprentice lawyer who gives her the knowledge of the heart she needs for her future career as a novelist.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,231 votes)
Budget
$16.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$39.4M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Anne Hathaway
as Jane Austen
James McAvoy
as Tom Lefroy
Julie Walters
as Mrs. Austen
James Cromwell
as Mr. Austen
Maggie Smith
as Lady Gresham
Joe Anderson
as Henry Austen
Lucy Cohu
as Eliza de Feuillide
Laurence Fox
as Mr. Wisley
Ian Richardson
as Richter Langlois
Anna Maxwell Martin
as Cassandra Austen
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,500,000
- Revenue
- $39,380,831
Production Companies
- Ecosse Films
- 2 Entertain
- Scion Films
- BBC Film
- Blueprint Pictures
- Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
- HanWay Films
- UK Film Council
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Becoming Jane about?
Though young Jane Austen's financially strapped parents expect her to marry the nephew of wealthy Lady Gresham, Jane herself knows that such a union will destroy her creativity and sense of self-wo...
Who directed Becoming Jane?
Becoming Jane was directed by Julian Jarrold.
How long is Becoming Jane?
Becoming Jane has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Becoming Jane released?
Becoming Jane was released on March 2, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Becoming Jane?
The main cast of Becoming Jane includes Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell, Maggie Smith.
Is Becoming Jane worth watching?
Becoming Jane has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,231 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.