Becoming Jane (2007)

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Written by Jane Austen, Kevin Hood

Directed by Julian Jarrold

Running Time: 125 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2007

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Colour

Before Fitzwilliam Darcy could meet Elizabeth Bennet, their creator Jane Austen (Anne Hathaway) had to meet and fall in love with Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy). The budding author was living a quiet life of genteel poverty and ambitious literary dreams, when dashing but destitute lawyer Lefroy landed on her doorstep. Despite the practical objections of her family and the machinations of local grande dame Lady Gresham (Maggie Smith), who intends Jane for her beloved grandson, Jane falls for the dashing adventurer. Can the star-crossed pair fight fate and find happiness?

While the filmmakers may have taken a few liberties with some of the blanks in the beloved author's life, they haven't rewritten history entirely. True love doesn't conquer all, and we are given a plausible, if romanticised explanation for the unmarried Austen's understanding of relationships and love. American Hathaway gives a spirited, convincing performance of a woman determined to defy convention, while McAvoy is all roguish charm and hidden depths. With note-perfect support from Julie Walters, Maggie Smith and a score of other familiar faces, this is a fresh, winning addition to the canon, whatever the objections of Austen purists.

Cast

Image for Anne HathawayAnne HathawayJane Austen
Image for James McAvoyJames McAvoyTom Lefroy
Image for Julie WaltersJulie WaltersMrs. Austen
Image for James CromwellJames CromwellRev Austen
Image for Maggie SmithMaggie SmithLady Gresham
Joe AndersonHenry Austen
Image for Lucy CohuLucy CohuEliza De Feuillide
Image for Laurence FoxLaurence FoxMr. Wisley
Ian RichardsonJudge Langlois
Anna Maxwell MartinCassandra 'Cassie' Austen
Leo BillJohn Warren
Jessica AshworthLucy Lefroy
Eleanor MethvenMrs. Lefroy
Michael James FordMr. Lefroy
Tom Vaughan-LawlorRobert Fowle

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