Jane Eyre (1996): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Jane Eyre is a 1996 romantic drama directed by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg as Jane Eyre, Anna Paquin and William Hurt. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $5.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jane Eyre About?
The premise of Jane Eyre without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre leaves her past behind to become a governess at Thornfield Hall. There she meets the brooding master, Mr. Rochester, whose icy demeanor hides a deep loneliness. Their friendship turns to love, giving Jane hope, but Rochester’s hidden, terrible secret threatens to destroy their happiness.
Jane Eyre Themes & Keywords
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- aunt niece relationship
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- marriage
- children
- horse and carriage
- stagecoach
- country estate
- costume drama
- period drama
- teacher
- boarding school
- governess
- love
- orphan
- sick child
- cutting hair
- school uniform
- bonnet
- sketching a portrait
- pattycake game
- coughing
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- singing prayers
- playing piano
- standing on a stool
- tea service
- starts with narration
- top hat
- female protagonist
- orphan girl
- cousin cousin relationship
- canceled wedding
- widow
- teacher student relationship
- poverty
- gentleman
- estate
- church
- 19th century
- england
Jane Eyre Cast & Characters
Charlotte Gainsbourg leads the cast as Jane Eyre, with Anna Paquin as Young Jane Eyre and William Hurt as Rochester. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli; 32 actors are credited in all.
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Director Franco Zeffirelli
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Joan Plowright as Mrs. Fairfax
Also Starring in Jane Eyre
· 28 more- Fiona Shaw Mrs. Reed
- Maria Schneider Bertha
- Billie Whitelaw Grace Poole
- Edward de Souza
- Peter Woodthorpe
- Samuel West St John Rivers
- Richard Warwick John
- Nic Knight John Reed
- Geraldine Chaplin Miss Scatcherd
- John Wood Mr. Brocklehurst
- Sheila Burrell
- Amanda Root Miss Temple
- Julian Fellowes
- Elle Macpherson Blanche Ingram
- Ralph Nossek
- Walter Sparrow
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- Chris Larkin
- Ann Queensberry
- Barry Martin
- Leanne Rowe Helen Burns
- Miranda Forbes
- Charlotte Attenborough
- Judith Parker Leah
- Nicola Howard Eliza Reed
- Sasha Graff Georgina Reed
- Oriane Messina
- Steffan Boje
- Simon Beresford
More from Franco Zeffirelli
More films directed by Franco Zeffirelli, best-rated first: Romeo and Juliet, Tea with Mussolini, Hamlet and Callas Forever.
Jane Eyre Plot Summary
What happens in Jane Eyre from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jane Eyre, portrayed as the orphan girl by Anna Paquin and as an independent woman by Charlotte Gainsbourg, begins as a plain, impoverished young woman who accepts a governess post for Adèle at Thornfield Hall. She is hired by the enigmatic Mr. Rochester and supervised by the capable housekeeper Mrs. Fairfax. Behind her quiet, nun-like demeanor lies a temperate, intense spirit: she speaks her mind when it matters, resists social pretenses, and stands firm when trouble arises. This tension between appearances and inner conviction becomes the backbone of her budding relationship with Rochester, a man who challenges and unsettles her in equal measure.
Full summary
The whole story of Jane Eyre, scene by scene
Jane Eyre Box Office
Jane Eyre grossed $5.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.2M
- US & Canada
- $5.2M
Jane Eyre Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Jane Eyre.
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.
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At which estate does Jane take a position as a governess?
Jane Eyre Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Jane Eyre - Encontro com o Amor” and “Jane Eyre, de Charlotte Bronte”.
- Also known as
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- Jane Eyre - Encontro com o Amor
- Jane Eyre, de Charlotte Bronte
- 제인 에어
- Jana Eyrová
- Τζέιν Έιρ
- ג'יין אייר
- Jane Eyre: Encontro com o Amor
- Джейн Еър
- 简爱
- Джейн Эйр, ჯეინ ეარი
- Джейн Ейр
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Jane Eyre FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Jane Eyre, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Jane Eyre released?
Jane Eyre was released on January 20, 1996.
Who directed Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
More films by Franco Zeffirelli Who is in the cast of Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre stars Charlotte Gainsbourg as Jane Eyre, Anna Paquin as Young Jane Eyre and William Hurt as Rochester, among 32 credited actors.
How much did Jane Eyre make at the box office?
Jane Eyre grossed $5.2 million worldwide.
Does Jane Eyre have a post-credit scene?
No. Jane Eyre has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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