Becoming Jane Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 21, 2008

Becoming Jane

Release Date: Friday, August 3, 2007

Before becoming a famous novelist, a young Jane Austen becomes embroiled in a passionate love affair with an Irish lawyer, Tom Lefroy, that inspires her career.

Director: Julian Jarrold

Starring: Anne Hathaway • James McAvoy • Julie Walters

PG Drama N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The year is 1795 and young Jane Austen is a feisty 20-year-old and emerging writerwho already sees a world beyond class and commerce, beyond pride and prejudice, and dreams of doing what was then nearly unthinkable--marrying for love. Naturally, her parents are searching for a wealthy, well-appointed husband to assure their daughter''s future social standing. They are eyeing Mr. Wisley, nephew to the very formidable, not to mention very rich, local aristocrat Lady Gresham, as a prospective match. But when Jane meets the roguish and decidedly non-aristocratic Tom Lefroy, sparks soon fly along with the sharp repartee. His intellect and arrogance raise her ire--then knock her head over heels. Now, the couple, whose flirtation flies in the face of the sense and sensibility of the age, is faced with a terrible dilemma. If they attempt to marry, they will risk everything that matters--family, friends and fortune.

Drama

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Who stars in Becoming Jane – Cast List

Anne Hathaway
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James McAvoy
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Julie Walters
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Who is making Becoming Jane – Crew List

A look at Becoming Jane behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Julian Jarrold last helmed Brideshead Revisited and Kinky Boots. The film's writer Kevin Hood last penned On Green Dolphin Street and Reykjavik.

Director: Julian Jarrold
Screenwriters: Kevin Hood
Sarah Williams
Producers: Robert Bernstein
Graham Broadbent
Douglas Rae

Studios: Miramax Films
Production Company: Blueprint Pictures
Ecosse Films
Scion Films

Production – What we know about the Becoming Jane

Key Facts

Adapatation of the best-selling novel by Karen Joy Fowler.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for brief nudity and mild language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Becoming Jane Release Date: When was the film released?

Becoming Jane was released in on Friday, August 3 , 2007. There were five other movies released on the same date, including The Bourne Ultimatum, Hot Rod and Bratz: The Movie.