Becoming Jane
Young Jane Austen must choose between a financially secure but stifling marriage and a passionate, impoverished romance with Tom Lefroy, risking both her heart and the freedom to become the novelist she dreams of becoming.
“Her own life is her greatest inspiration.”
Synopsis
Jane Austen's parents, facing financial difficulties, hope she will marry the nephew of the wealthy Lady Gresham. However, Jane is aware that such a marriage would undermine her creativity and sense of self-worth. Instead, she becomes involved with Tom Lefroy, a charming but impoverished apprentice lawyer. Through their relationship, she gains emotional insight that proves valuable for her future career as a novelist.
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A crew of 238+ credited
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Edited by Emma E HickoxShot by Eigil BryldScored by Adrian JohnstonDesigned by Eve StewartSound by Nick AdamsCostumes by Eimer Ni MhaoldomhnaighStunts by Donal O Farrell
Box Office
2007 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 2.4× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$39.4M
US & Canada: $18.7M — 47% of worldwide · International: $20.7M (53%)
Opening weekend: $972K — 5% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $280K — 1% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 100 theaters
Also known as
- (English)Becoming Jane
- Geliebte Janede
- (Bulgarian)Да бъдеш Джейн Остин
Release dates around the world4 countries · showhide
- AustraliaMar 2, 2007
- United KingdomMar 9, 2007
- IrelandMar 16, 2007
- New ZealandMay 10, 2007
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Cast & Crew
238 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Anne Hathaway
as Jane Austen
James Mcavoy
as Tom Lefroy
Julie Walters
as Mrs. Austen
James Cromwell
as Reverend Austen
Maggie Smith
as Lady Gresham
Maggie Smith Nm0001749
as Lady Gresham
Anna Maxwell Martin
as Cassandra Austen
Lucy Cohu
as Eliza De Feuillide
Laurence Fox
as Mr. Wisley
Ian Richardson
as Judge Langlois
Joe Anderson
as Henry Austen
Leo Bill
as John Warren
Supporting cast
30Jessica Ashworth
as Lucy Lefroy
Eleanor Methven
as Mrs. Lefroy
Michael James Ford
as Mr. Lefroy
Tom Vaughan Lawlor
as Robert Fowle
Elaine Murphy
as Jenny
Guy Carleton
as Coachman
Russell Smith
as Second Coachman
Philip Culhane
as George Austen
Helen Mccrory
as Mrs. Radcliffe
Louise Marie Kerr
as Admirer
Sophie Vavasseur
as Jane Lefroy
Gina Costigan
as Caroline
Chris Mchallem
as Mr. Curtis
Michael Patric
as Don Dogarty
Tara Lynne O Neill
as Wine Whore
Tom Maguire
as Miscreant
Lynda Lee
as Soprano
Aidan Broadbridge
as Fiddler
Tony Brown
as Player
Una C
as Opera Guest
Judy Donovan
as Lady at Gresham Ball
Glenn Gannon
as Mr. Radcliffe
Lucy Mckenna
as Lady Gresham's Maid
Stephen Daniel Morrison
as Lamp Lighter
Dave Murray
as Bow Street Runner
Giedrius Nagys
as Farmer Boy
Donal O Farrell
as Black Bob
Laurence Richardson
as Alan Brett
Mark Rush
as Rioting Apprentice
Alan Smyth
as The Showman
Directors
1Writers
3Producers
14Chris Allies
title designer and producer
Douglas Rae
Producer, Producers
Graham Broadbent
Producer, Producers
James Flynn Nm0283478
co-producer
James Saynor
co-producer
Jeff Abberley
executive producer
Joanna Anderson
associate producer: Ecosse Films
Julia Blackman
executive producer
Morgan O Sullivan
co-producer
Nicole Finnan
executive producer
Noelette Buckley
line producer
Robert Bernstein
Producer, Producers
Sarah Gower
digital intermediate producer: Framestore CFC (as Sarah Micallef)
Tim Haslam
executive producer
Other crew
184Gordon Brown
additional adr editor
Amy Breen
additional camera trainee
Randi Hiller
additional casting: USA
Sarah Finn
additional casting: USA
Pete Cavaciuti
additional steadicam operator (as Peter Cavaciuti)
Mark Desimone
adr mixer
Carlie Bergman
adr recordist
John Mckenna
armorer: John McKenna TV & Film Services
Ultan Courtney
art department trainee
Danielle Bogley
art department trainee (as Danielle Begley)
David Mchenry
Art Director
Sarah J Coleman
assistant
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