Becoming Jane (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2007, Becoming Jane is a drama and romance film directed by Julian Jarrold, running about 120 minutes. “Her own life is her greatest inspiration.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman.
Who’s in it. Becoming Jane stars Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen, James McAvoy as Tom Lefroy, Julie Walters as Mrs. Austen and James Cromwell as Mr. Austen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Becoming Jane has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $37.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Becoming Jane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Becoming Jane tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Becoming Jane (2007)?
- In US, Becoming Jane is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Becoming Jane worth watching?
- Becoming Jane holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Becoming Jane?
- Becoming Jane stars Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell and Maggie Smith.
- When was Becoming Jane released?
- Becoming Jane was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.