Movie
Becoming Jane
Her own life is her greatest inspiration.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
More about Becoming Jane
Cast
Anne HathawayJane Austen
James McAvoyTom Lefroy
Julie WaltersMrs. Austen
James CromwellMr. Austen
Maggie SmithLady Gresham
Joe AndersonHenry Austen
Lucy CohuEliza de Feuillide
Laurence FoxMr. WisleyCredits
- Directed by
- Julian Jarrold
- Written by
- Kevin Hood, Sarah Williams
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $16.5M
- Box office
- $39.4M
Production
Ecosse FilmsUnited Kingdom- 2 EntertainUnited Kingdom
Scion FilmsUnited Kingdom
BBC FilmUnited Kingdom
Blueprint PicturesUnited Kingdom
Fís Éireann/Screen IrelandIreland
