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Becoming Jane is a 2007 biographical romantic drama film directed by Julian Jarrold. It depicts the early life of the British author Jane Austen and her lasting love for Thomas Langlois Lefroy. American actress Anne Hathaway stars as the title character, while her romantic interest is played by Scottish actor James McAvoy. Also appearing in the film are Julie Walters, James Cromwell and Maggie Smith. This was Ian Richardson's final film performance before his death in the same year as the film's release. The film was produced in cooperation with several companies, including Ecosse Films and Blueprint Pictures. It also received funding from the Irish Film Board and the UK Film Council Premiere Fund.

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2007 · 2h · Romance · Drama

TMDB 7.3/10 (1,272 votes)

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.

Directed by Julian Jarrold

Box office $39M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Julian JarroldDirector

Anne Hathawayas Jane Austen

James McAvoyas Tom Lefroy

Julie Waltersas Mrs. Austen

James Cromwellas Mr. Austen

Maggie Smithas Lady Gresham

Joe Andersonas Henry Austen

Lucy Cohuas Eliza de Feuillide

Laurence Foxas Mr. Wisley

Ian Richardsonas Richter Langlois

Anna Maxwell Martinas Cassandra Austen

Leo Billas John Warren

Jessica Ashworthas Lucy Lefroy

Michael James Fordas Mr. Lefroy

Tom Vaughan-Lawloras Robert Fowle

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Becoming Jane is a 2007 biographical romantic drama film directed by Julian Jarrold. It depicts the early life of the British author Jane Austen and her lasting love for Thomas Langlois Lefroy. American actress Anne Hathaway stars as the title character, while her romantic interest is played by Scottish actor James McAvoy. Also appearing in the film are Julie Walters, James Cromwell and Maggie Smith. This was Ian Richardson's final film performance before his death in the same year as the film's release. The film was produced in cooperation with several companies, including Ecosse Films and Blueprint Pictures. It also received funding from the Irish Film Board and the UK Film Council Premiere Fund.

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2007 · 2h · Romance · Drama

TMDB 7.3/10 (1,272 votes)

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.

Directed by Julian Jarrold

Box office $39M worldwide

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