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Becoming Jane

2007·Movie
2h 0min·PG
63
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and wholesome

  • Romance9
  • Wholesome7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Her own life is her greatest inspiration.

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.
Literary RomancePeriod DramaJane AustenBiographicalEarly RomanceCharacter-DrivenMelancholyBritish Cinema

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Becoming Jane legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and 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 Becoming Jane worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Becoming Jane rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Becoming Jane?

2 h 0 min

Becoming Jane runs 2 h 0 min.

Is Becoming Jane based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Becoming Jane?

Critics57
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Becoming Jane higher (70) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Becoming Jane a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$39 million

Yes. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Becoming Jane in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Becoming Jane?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Becoming Jane in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Becoming Jane use?

Paper Destruction of AngerMassive Numbered SiblingsDid Not Get the GirlOld MaidHistorical Domain CharacterRapid-Fire DescriptorsHer Heart Will Go OnDouble-Meaning TitleVerbing NounySpirited Young Lady

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Becoming Jane, including Paper Destruction of Anger, Massive Numbered Siblings, Did Not Get the Girl.