Jane Eyre
"The passionate tale of forbidden secrets!"
Originally released in 1996. Jane Eyre is a drama/romance film. directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Starring William Hurt, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Joan Plowright
Synopsis
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1996
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (238 votes)
Box Office
$5.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
William Hurt
as Rochester
Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Jane Eyre
Joan Plowright
as Mrs. Fairfax
Anna Paquin
as Young Jane Eyre
Geraldine Chaplin
as Miss Scatcherd
Billie Whitelaw
as Grace Poole
Maria Schneider
as Bertha
Elle Macpherson
as Blanche Ingram
Nic Knight
as John Reed
Nicola Howard
as Eliza Reed
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $5,200,601
Production Companies
- Miramax
- Cineritino S.r.L.
- Mediaset
- RCS Editori S.p.A.
- Flach Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jane Eyre about?
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the hous...
Who directed Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
How long is Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Jane Eyre released?
Jane Eyre was released on January 20, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jane Eyre?
The main cast of Jane Eyre includes William Hurt, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Joan Plowright, Anna Paquin, Geraldine Chaplin.
Is Jane Eyre worth watching?
Jane Eyre has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 238 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.