Becoming Jane
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Her own life is her greatest inspiration.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Director
- Julian Jarrold
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Anne HathawayJane Austen
James McAvoyTom Lefroy
Julie WaltersMrs. Austen
James CromwellMr. Austen
Maggie SmithLady Gresham
Joe AndersonHenry Austen
Lucy CohuEliza de Feuillide
Laurence FoxMr. Wisley
Ian RichardsonRichter Langlois
Anna Maxwell MartinCassandra Austen🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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-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.
- Who directed Becoming Jane?
- Becoming Jane was directed by Julian Jarrold.
- When was Becoming Jane released?
- Becoming Jane was released on March 2, 2007.
- How long is Becoming Jane?
- Becoming Jane has a runtime of 2h 0m.
- Where can I track Becoming Jane?
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