Becoming Jane (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Becoming Jane is a 2007 biographical drama directed by Julian Jarrold, starring Julie Walters, Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy. It runs 2 hours and earned $37.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Julian Jarrold
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Becoming Jane About?
The premise of Becoming Jane without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spirited young Jane Austen challenges the conventions of her time, finding herself drawn to Tom Lefroy, a charming and intelligent lawyer. Their connection blossoms amidst the constraints of family and social standing, providing Jane with inspiration and a deeper understanding of love and human nature, which would later influence her beloved novels. The story explores the early experiences that shaped one of literature’s most celebrated authors.
Becoming Jane Themes & Keywords
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Becoming Jane Cast
Julie Walters leads the cast, with Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy. Directed by Julian Jarrold.
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Director Julian Jarrold
More from Julian Jarrold
More films directed by Julian Jarrold, best-rated first: Brideshead Revisited, A Royal Night Out, Kinky Boots and Sulphur & White.
Becoming Jane Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Becoming Jane 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 58% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 73% User score
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Becoming Jane Plot Summary
What happens in Becoming Jane from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jane Austen, the youngest daughter of Reverend George Austen and his wife Cassandra, faces the challenge of finding a suitable husband amidst her aspirations of becoming a writer, much to her father’s delight and her mother’s dismay.
In this quest, she encounters Thomas Lefroy, a promising young lawyer known for his tarnished reputation, facilitated by his uncle’s decision to send him to the countryside to improve his behavior. Their first meeting is rather unfortunate, as Thomas nearly dozes off during one of Jane’s readings. When she overhears his dismissive remarks about her work, Jane finds herself irked by the arrogant Irishman.
Full summary
The whole story of Becoming Jane, scene by scene
Becoming Jane Box Office
Becoming Jane grossed $37.3 million worldwide. $18.7 million came from the US and Canada and $18.6 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$37.3M
- US & Canada
- $18.7M
- International
- $18.6M
Becoming Jane Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Becoming Jane.
How Well Do You Know Becoming Jane?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the youngest daughter in the Austen family that aspires to be a writer?
Becoming Jane Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Джейн Остин” and “La Joven Jane Austen”.
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- Джейн Остин
- La Joven Jane Austen
- Amor verdadero
- Amor e Inocência
- Vásen a cit
- Jane Austeni tõrjutud tunded
- Ερωτευμένη Τζέιν
- 비커밍 제인
- Vášeň a cit
- Geliebte Jane
- Aşkın Kitabı
- Jane Austenin jalanjäljillä
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- Becoming Jane - Il ritratto di una donna contro
- Jane Austen magánélete
- En ung Jane Austen
- 成为简·奥斯汀
- Zakochana Jane
- A Juventude de Jane
- להיות ג'יין
- La jove Jane Austen
- Да бъдеш Джейн Остин
- 珍愛來臨
- Devenind Jane
- Vášeň a cit: Príbeh Jane Austenovej
- Ljubljena Jane
- Джейн Остін
- ジェイン・オースティン 秘められた恋
- Maištingoji Džeinė
- รักที่ปรารถนา
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Movies Like Becoming Jane
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Real Jane Austen, Jane Austen in Manhattan and Austenland.
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The Real Jane Austen 2002 -
Jane Austen in Manhattan 1980 -
Austenland 2013 -
Becoming Ms Bennet: Pride & Prejudice 2019 -
Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors 2017 -
Pride & Prejudice 2005 -
Miss Austen 2025 -
Lady Jane 1986 -
The Jane Austen Book Club 2007 -
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life 2025 -
Love & Jane 2024 -
Miss Austen Regrets 2008
Becoming Jane FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Becoming Jane, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Becoming Jane?
Becoming Jane runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Becoming Jane released?
Becoming Jane was released on August 3, 2007.
Who directed Becoming Jane?
Becoming Jane was directed by Julian Jarrold.
More films by Julian Jarrold Who is in the cast of Becoming Jane?
Becoming Jane stars Julie Walters, Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy.
How much did Becoming Jane make at the box office?
Becoming Jane grossed $37.3 million worldwide ($18.7 million domestic, $18.6 million international).
How is Becoming Jane rated?
Becoming Jane has 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Becoming Jane have a post-credit scene?
No. Becoming Jane has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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