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Feature film — 2007

Becoming Jane (2007)

7.32h 0mRomance — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 1,292 votes.

Ecosse Films / 2 Entertain / Scion Films / BBC Film / Blueprint Pictures / Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland / HanWay Films / UK Film Council

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Director: Julian Jarrold

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Cast & crew

Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen

Anne Hathaway

Jane Austen

James McAvoy as Tom Lefroy

James McAvoy

Tom Lefroy

Julie Walters as Mrs. Austen

Julie Walters

Mrs. Austen

James Cromwell as Mr. Austen

James Cromwell

Mr. Austen

Maggie Smith as Lady Gresham

Maggie Smith

Lady Gresham

Joe Anderson as Henry Austen

Joe Anderson

Henry Austen

Lucy Cohu as Eliza de Feuillide

Lucy Cohu

Eliza de Feuillide

Laurence Fox as Mr. Wisley

Laurence Fox

Mr. Wisley

Ian Richardson as Richter Langlois

Ian Richardson

Richter Langlois

Anna Maxwell Martin as Cassandra Austen

Anna Maxwell Martin

Cassandra Austen

Leo Bill as John Warren

Leo Bill

John Warren

Jessica Ashworth as Lucy Lefroy

Jessica Ashworth

Lucy Lefroy

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