Becoming Jane
“Her own life is her greatest inspiration.”
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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Becoming Jane (2007) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-08
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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
Leo Bill
John Warren
Jessica Ashworth
Lucy Lefroy
Michael James Ford
Mr. Lefroy
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Robert Fowle
Chris McHallem
Mr. Curtis
Helen McCrory
Mrs. Radcliffe
Michael Patric
Don Dogarty
Elaine Murphy
Jenny
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 20, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.39x
+$22.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Jarrold
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Hood, Sarah Williams
- Original Score
- Adrian Johnston
- Original Title
- Becoming Jane
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $16.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $39.4M
- Production Studios
- Ecosse Films, 2 Entertain, Scion Films, BBC Film, Blueprint Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, HanWay Films, UK Film Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Jarrold
Kevin Hood, Sarah Williams
Adrian Johnston
Eigil Bryld
Emma E. Hickox
Graham Broadbent, Robert Bernstein, Douglas Rae, Jeff Abberley, Julia Blackman
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Jarrold
Director
Graham Broadbent
Producer
Robert Bernstein
Producer
Douglas Rae
Producer
Kevin Hood
Screenplay
Eigil Bryld
Director of Photography
Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh
Costume Design
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
Eve Stewart
Production Design
Sarah Williams
Screenplay
Emma E. Hickox
Editor
James Flynn
Producer
Morgan O'Sullivan
Producer
James Saynor
Producer
Donal O'Farrell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming Jane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Becoming Jane includes Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell, Maggie Smith.
When was Becoming Jane released and how long is it?
Becoming Jane was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Becoming Jane?
Becoming Jane had a reported production budget of $16.5M and grossed $39.4M at the worldwide box office (2.39 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Becoming Jane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Becoming Jane was composed by Adrian Johnston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Becoming Jane?
Becoming Jane holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).