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Jane Eyre

1943·Movie
1h 37min·NR
71
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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About

A love story every woman would die a thousand deaths to live!

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 meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Edward 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 Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
Gothic RomancePeriod DramaBrooding AtmospherePsychological DepthStrong PerformancesEmotional IntensityClass ConflictLiterary Adaptation

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Where can I stream Jane Eyre legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jane Eyre worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jane Eyre rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Jane Eyre?

1 h 37 min

Jane Eyre runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Jane Eyre based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Was Jane Eyre a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$4 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Jane Eyre in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jane Eyre?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jane Eyre in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jane Eyre use?

Calling the Old Man OutEarly-Bird CameoHe Who Must Not Be SeenIce QueenChiaroscuroAdaptational Job Change"Pan Up to the Sky" EndingStorybook OpeningCue the Billiard ShotDead-Hand ShotDeath by AdaptationAdaptation Dye-Joband 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Jane Eyre, including Calling the Old Man Out, Early-Bird Cameo, He Who Must Not Be Seen.