Do you think that because I am poor, plain and little, that I am soulless and heartless?
Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender star in the romantic drama based on Charlotte Bronte's 19th Century classic novel, from acclaimed director Cary Fukunaga. In the story, Jane Eyre flees Thornfield House, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester.
As she reflects upon the people and emotions that have defined her, it is clear that the isolated and imposing residence - and Mr. Rochester's coldness - have sorely tested the young woman's resilience, forged years earlier when she was orphaned. She must now act decisively to secure her own future and come to terms with the past that haunts her - and the terrible secret that Mr. Rochester is hiding and that she has uncovered...
Starring:
Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Judi Dench, Jamie Bell, Sally Hawkins
Director:
Cary Fukunaga
Producers:
Alison Owen, Paul Trijbits
Screenplay:
Moira Buffini
Executive Producers:
Christine Langan, Peter Hampden
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Credits summary:
Focus Features and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Films present A Ruby Films Production
Certificate:
PG
Running time:
120 mins
Released
9 September 2011
Out on DVD
12 March 2012
Broadcast on
26 March 2016