Becoming Jane

Becoming Jane

Her own life is her greatest inspiration.

Directed by Julian Jarrold

Produced by Ecosse Films, 2 Entertain

2007120 min7.3 / 10

A romantic biographical drama about a young Jane Austen's formative love affair and her struggle to preserve her artistic identity against social and familial pressure.

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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  • Is Becoming Jane scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Becoming Jane violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Becoming Jane easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Becoming Jane sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Becoming Jane end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

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54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity23

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Surprise69

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

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