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Jane Eyre

1997·Movie
1h 48min

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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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 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?
Victorian RomanceGothic AtmosphereBrooding ProtagonistPeriod DramaStrong Female LeadEmotional IntensityLiterary AdaptationAtmospheric CinematographyClassic Storytelling

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Jane Eyre

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Where can I stream Jane Eyre legally?

Jane Eyre is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. 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?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Jane Eyre?

1 h 48 min

Jane Eyre runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Jane Eyre based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Jane Eyre in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

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 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jane Eyre use?

Adapted OutBig "NO!"Adaptation Dye-JobDance of RomanceComposite CharacterDouble EntendreGood Luck CharmGender FlipOminous FogDeadpan SnarkerCue the Sun

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Jane Eyre, including Adapted Out, Big "NO!", Adaptation Dye-Job.