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7.0
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Matilde T
rated 10

Amazing!! Best feel good movie

3 years ago
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Critic Scott Tobias
rated 4

Hathaway acquits herself reasonably well under the circumstances, but her Austen has been conceived as a Disney heroine, a headstrong, frisky beauty who seems independent, but melts at a touch.

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Cast & Crew

Julian Jarrold
Director
James Cromwell
As Mr. Austen
Julie Walters
As Mrs. Austen
Maggie Smith
As Lady Gresham
Anne Hathaway
As Jane Austen
Ian Richardson
As Richter Langlois
James McAvoy
As Tom Lefroy
Helen McCrory
As Mrs. Radcliffe

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In the late 18th century, young Jane Austen (Anne Hathaway) is determined to follow her dreams and become a writer, despite the disapproval of her mother and the pressure to marry well. When she meets the charming but penniless Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy), their mutual attraction sparks a romance that challenges societal norms and threatens to tear them apart. As they navigate their complicated relationship and confront the harsh realities of life in rural England, Jane must make a difficult choice between following her heart or sacrificing her happiness for financial security. This beautifully crafted biographical drama offers a fascinating glimpse into the early life of one of literature's most beloved authors.

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Becoming Jane was released in theaters on August 10, 2007.