Sign up
Trailer

Jane Eyre

1996Movie1 h 53 minPG

DramaRomance
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes78%68%

A deeply romantic, slow-burning drama movie about history and growing up, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

Movies with

Story

The passionate tale of forbidden secrets!

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?

Feels like

  • Gothic Romance
  • Period Drama
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Brooding Protagonist
  • Emotional Intensity
  • Atmospheric Cinematography
  • Character-Driven
  • Literary Adaptation

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Franco Zeffirelli
Written by
Franco Zeffirelli, Charlotte Brontë, Hugh Whitemore
Produced by
Dyson Lovell
Music by
Alessio Vlad, Claudio Capponi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 20, 1996 · 1 h 53 min · PG

Released
January 20, 1996
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
France, Italy, United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$5 million
Available in
13 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Composite Character, Narrator, Go Back to the Source +9

  • Composite Character
  • Narrator
  • Go Back to the Source
  • Walk and Talk
  • Adaptational Explanation
  • Memento MacGuffin
  • Slippery Skid
  • Grand Staircase Entrance
  • The Chessmaster
  • Age Lift
  • Double Take
  • Early-Bird Cameo

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Jane Eyre?"

Questions about Jane Eyre

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jane Eyre?

fuboTVKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TV

In the United States, Jane Eyre streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Jane Eyre worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Jane Eyre okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Jane Eyre good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Jane Eyre plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Jane Eyre use?

Composite CharacterNarratorGo Back to the SourceWalk and TalkAdaptational ExplanationMemento MacGuffinSlippery SkidGrand Staircase EntranceThe ChessmasterAge LiftDouble TakeEarly-Bird Cameoand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Composite Character, Narrator, and Go Back to the Source.