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Jane Eyre (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Jane Eyre is a 2011 romantic drama directed by Cary Fukunaga, starring Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell and Mia Wasikowska. It is based on Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and Stevie Davies. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $34.7 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Cary Fukunaga
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
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The story
What Is Jane Eyre About?
The premise of Jane Eyre without spoilers, adapted from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and Stevie Davies. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman named Jane Eyre finds employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she encounters the brooding and mysterious Edward Rochester. As she becomes drawn to him, she uncovers unsettling secrets surrounding the house and its master, forcing her to confront a painful past. Jane must then decide between a passionate but complicated love and the pursuit of her own independence and future.
Jane Eyre Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- secret
- star crossed lovers
- forbidden love
- broken heart
- older man younger woman relationship
- orphan
- based on novel
- character name as title
- yorkshire england
- costume drama
- victorian era
- rags to riches
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- 1840s
- demanding an explanation
- enough is enough
- not thinking things clearly
- not thinking things through
- abuse of power
- governess
- friendship
- horseback riding
- moor the landscape
- ward
- period drama
- estate
- desire
- keeping a secret
- yearning
- haunted by the past
- deception
- typhus
- canceled wedding
- bridal veil
- saying grace
- 19th century
- insanity
- suicide
- inheritance
- wound
- falling off horse
- locked in a room
- abuse
- child abuse
- church
- stroke
- letter
- gun
- gunshot
- globe
- mental illness
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Cast & crew
Jane Eyre Cast
Michael Fassbender leads the cast, with Jamie Bell and Mia Wasikowska. Directed by Cary Fukunaga.
- Director Cary Fukunaga
From the director
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Ratings
Jane Eyre Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Jane Eyre 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
1.6K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Plot
Jane Eyre Plot Summary
What happens in Jane Eyre from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with Jane Eyre fleeing from Thornfield Hall under the cover of night, finding herself isolated and drenched on the moors. In a stroke of fate, she stumbles upon the doorstep of Moor House, where Mr. St. John Rivers, a clergyman, and his two sisters take her in, ultimately saving her life from despair.
Full summary
The whole story of Jane Eyre, scene by scene
Box office
Jane Eyre Box Office
Jane Eyre grossed $34.7 million worldwide. $11.2 million came from the US and Canada and $23.5 million (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$34.7M
- US & Canada
- $11.2M
- International
- $23.5M
US & Canada 32%
Rest of the world 68%
Awards
Jane Eyre Awards & Nominations
Jane Eyre was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Costume Design
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BAFTA 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Costume Design
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Oscars 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design
Videos
Jane Eyre Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 5 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip Mr. Rochester Professes His Love to Jane
- Clip Jane Eyre Saves Mr. Rochester’s Life
- Clip Mr. Rochester Gives Jane a Backhanded Compliment
- Clip Jane Finds Rochester Again
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Jane Eyre?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the orphaned girl who is the protagonist of the story?
Details
Jane Eyre Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Jana Eyrová” and “簡·愛”.
- Also known as
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- Jana Eyrová
- 簡·愛
- Jane Eyre de Cary Fukunaga
- Джейн Эйр
- 简爱
- Τζέιν Έιρ
- ג'יין אייר
- Джейн Ейр
- 제인 에어
- Джейн Еър
- Džeina Eira
- 簡愛
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- ジェーン・エア
- Jane Eyrová, ჯეინ ეარი
- Chuyện Tình Nàng Jane Eyre
- เจน แอร์ หัวใจรัก นิรันดร
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FAQ
Jane Eyre FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Jane Eyre, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Jane Eyre released?
Jane Eyre was released on March 11, 2011.
Who directed Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre was directed by Cary Fukunaga.
More films by Cary Fukunaga Who is in the cast of Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre stars Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell and Mia Wasikowska.
How much did Jane Eyre make at the box office?
Jane Eyre grossed $34.7 million worldwide ($11.2 million domestic, $23.5 million international).
How is Jane Eyre rated?
Jane Eyre has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Jane Eyre based on a book?
Yes. Jane Eyre is adapted from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and Stevie Davies.
Was Jane Eyre nominated for any awards?
Jane Eyre received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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