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Becoming Jane

Released 9 March 2007

When a young woman such as yourself receives the addresses of a gentleman, it is her duty to accept at once.

Inspired by an incident in the life of writer Jane Austen, we meet the feisty 20-year-old pre-fame, determined to marry for love, despite her parents plans. When Jane (Anne Hathaway) is introduced to the roguish, arrogant Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy), she can’t stand him, but she soon finds herself attracted to this inappropriately poor, but intelligent man. She finds herself at odds with society and convention, like so many characters in her work.

Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen looks lovingly at James McAvoy in a candle lit room.
Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy in Becoming Jane
Julian Jarrold the director of Becoming Janes talks about the making of his costume drama in Ireland.

Starring:

Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, Maggie Smith, James Cromwell

Director:

Julian Jarrold

Producers:

Robert Bernstein, Graham Broadbent, Douglas Rae

Screenplay:

Kevin Hood, Sarah Williams

Executive Producers:

Nicole Finnan, Julia Blackman, Jeff Abberley, Tim Haslam

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Distributor:

Credits summary:

Miramax Films, HanWay Films, UK Film Council, and the Irish Film Board present in association with 2Entertain and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Films An Ecosse Films Production in association with Blueprint Pictures and Scion Films

Certificate:

PG

Running time:

120 mins

Released:

9 March 2007

Out on DVD:

10 September 2007

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