Becoming Jane (2007)

Her own life is her greatest inspiration.

• Romance
• Drama

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.

Rating

7.3 / 10 (1,292 votes)

Release date

March 2, 2007

Runtime

2h 00m

Language

English

Director

Julian Jarrold

Status

Released