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Becoming Jane is a 2007 biographical romantic drama film directed by Julian Jarrold. It depicts the early life of the British author Jane Austen and her lasting love for Thomas Langlois Lefroy. American actress Anne Hathaway stars as the title character, while her romantic interest is played by Scottish actor James McAvoy.
Aug 10, 2007 · Becoming Jane: Directed by Julian Jarrold. With Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell. A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman.
Aug 2, 2007 · My quarrel involves what this film thinks Jane is 'becoming': A woman, or a novelist? The action centers on a passionate romance between Jane at about 20 and a handsome, penniless young lawyer named Tom Lefroy ( James McAvoy ).
Aug 3, 2007 · Though Jane Austen's (Anne Hathaway) financially strapped parents (James Cromwell, Julie Walters) expect her to marry the nephew of wealthy Lady Gresham (Maggie Smith), the young woman knows that...
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Becoming Jane. Anne Hathaway gives a radiant performance as a young, lovestruck Jane Austen in this witty and engaging comedy, exploring the untold romance that inspired the novels of one of the worlds most celebrated authors. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
In 1795, cocky, witty, handsome, Limerick-born lawyer Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy) is sent by his grim uncle and benefactor, rich-born snobbish London hanging Judge Langlois (Ian Richardson), to relatives' Hampshire country estate.
When the dashing Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy, The Last King Of Scotland), enters Jane's life, he offends the emerging writer's sense and sensibility. Soon their clashing egos...
