Becoming Jane (2007)
Her own life is her greatest inspiration.
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.
Cast
- Anne Hathaway - Jane Austen
- James McAvoy - Tom Lefroy
- Julie Walters - Mrs. Austen
- James Cromwell - Mr. Austen
- Maggie Smith - Lady Gresham
- Joe Anderson - Henry Austen
- Lucy Cohu - Eliza de Feuillide
- Laurence Fox - Mr. Wisley
- Ian Richardson - Richter Langlois
- Anna Maxwell Martin - Cassandra Austen
Screenplay
- Kevin Hood (Screenplay)
- Sarah Williams (Screenplay)
Themes
Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, A New Love After Heartbreak, Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited
Keywords
future, new love, judge, england, empowerment, country life, letter, lovers, biography, sister, author, ireland, family, portrait of an artist, biographical
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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.
- Who stars in Becoming Jane?
- Becoming Jane stars Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell, Maggie Smith, Joe Anderson.
- How long is Becoming Jane?
- Becoming Jane has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Becoming Jane?
- Becoming Jane is a Romance, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Becoming Jane?
- Becoming Jane had a budget of $17M.
- How much did Becoming Jane gross?
- Becoming Jane grossed $39M worldwide.
- Where was Becoming Jane produced?
- Becoming Jane was produced in United Kingdom, Ireland.
- What are the themes of Becoming Jane?
- The themes of Becoming Jane include: Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, A New Love After Heartbreak, Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited.