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Jane Eyre

1996 · 113 min · Director: Franco Zeffirelli

Jane Eyre (1996) is a romance drama, directed by Franco Zeffirelli. It stars William Hurt and Charlotte Gainsbourg. The 113-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Jane Eyre Is About

A young woman raised in a harsh boarding school takes a post as governess in a great house, meets its closed off master and realises the house has a secret. Franco Zeffirelli has compressed the novel and the choice is contested, since several sections pass very quickly. Against that, the visual language is strong and the house is permanently cold and dark. Charlotte Gainsbourg keeps the stubbornness of the book and never plays a victim. William Hurt's reading is more withheld and less romantic.

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What is Jane Eyre about?

A young woman raised in a harsh boarding school takes a post as governess in a great house, meets its closed off master and realises the house has a secret. Franco Zeffirelli has compressed the novel and the choice is contested, since several sections pass very quickly.

Where can I watch Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre runs for 113 minutes (1h 53m).

When did Jane Eyre come out?

Jane Eyre was released in 1996.

Who directed Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

Who stars in Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre stars William Hurt, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Joan Plowright, Anna Paquin.

What is Jane Eyre's rating?

Jane Eyre holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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