Becoming Jane (2007)
Movie 2h ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 2007, Becoming Jane is a drama and romance movie. It is directed by Julian Jarrold. The cast includes Leo Bill, Maggie Smith and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor. The running time is 2h . Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Julian JarroldDirector
- Leo Billas John Warren
- Maggie Smithas Lady Gresham
- Tom Vaughan-Lawloras Robert Fowle
- James Cromwellas Mr. Austen
- Julie Waltersas Mrs. Austen
- Ian Richardsonas Richter Langlois
- James McAvoyas Tom Lefroy
- Anne Hathawayas Jane Austen
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Questions about Becoming Jane
- What genre is Becoming Jane?
- Becoming Jane is categorised as Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in Becoming Jane?
- Leo Bill, Maggie Smith, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, James Cromwell, Julie Walters appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Becoming Jane?
- Julian Jarrold directed Becoming Jane.
- How long is Becoming Jane?
- Becoming Jane runs for 2h (120 minutes).
- Is Becoming Jane worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Becoming Jane?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
