Becoming Jane
2007
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
March 2, 2007
Director
Julian Jarrold
Runtime
2h 0m
Cast
Anne HathawayJames McAvoyJulie WaltersJames CromwellMaggie SmithJoe AndersonLucy CohuLaurence FoxIan RichardsonAnna Maxwell Martin
Production
Ecosse Films2 EntertainScion FilmsBBC FilmBlueprint PicturesFís Éireann/Screen IrelandHanWay FilmsUK Film Council
Genres
RomanceDrama