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Jane Eyre

1970·Movie
1h 50min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply romantic and melancholic

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
Gothic RomanceVictorian EraBrooding MysteryStrong Female LeadEmotional IntensityAtmosphericSecretive PastPeriod DramaClass Conflict

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Jane Eyre legally?

Jane Eyre is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jane Eyre worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Jane Eyre?

1 h 50 min

Jane Eyre runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is Jane Eyre in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jane Eyre?

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What tropes does Jane Eyre use?

Adaptational Timespan ChangeDramatic ShatteringDiegetic Soundtrack UsageRedubbingBookendsLonely Piano PieceGrave-Marking SceneAdaptation Relationship OverhaulTarot Troubles

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Jane Eyre, including Adaptational Timespan Change, Dramatic Shattering, Diegetic Soundtrack Usage.