Jane Eyre(1996)
The passionate tale of forbidden secrets!
Jane Eyre Synopsis
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Edward Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
Jane Eyre (1996) is a drama and romance film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, released on January 20, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars William Hurt, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Joan Plowright and Anna Paquin. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 250 ratings.
- Director:
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Writers:
- Charlotte Brontë, Hugh Whitemore, Franco Zeffirelli
- Producers:
- Dyson Lovell
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Composer:
- Claudio Capponi
- Production:
- Miramax, Cineritino S.r.L., Mediaset, RCS Editori S.p.A., Flach Film
- Revenue:
- $5,200,601
- Status:
- Released
Jane Eyre (1996) Trailer
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Jane Eyre Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hurt
as Rochester
Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Jane Eyre
Joan Plowright
as Mrs. Fairfax
Anna Paquin
as Young Jane Eyre
Geraldine Chaplin
as Miss Scatcherd
Billie Whitelaw
as Grace Poole
Maria Schneider
as Bertha
Elle Macpherson
as Blanche Ingram
- Nic Knight
Nic Knight
as John Reed
- Nicola Howard
Nicola Howard
as Eliza Reed
- Sasha Graff
Sasha Graff
as Georgina Reed
Fiona Shaw
as Mrs. Reed
Key crew
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, written by Charlotte Brontë, Hugh Whitemore and Franco Zeffirelli, produced by Dyson Lovell.
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Jane Eyre Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 250 ratings.
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Jane Eyre – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jane Eyre online?
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Jane Eyre (1996) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jane Eyre?
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The main cast of Jane Eyre (1996) includes William Hurt, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Joan Plowright, Anna Paquin and Geraldine Chaplin. The film was directed by Franco Zeffirelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jane Eyre released?
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Jane Eyre was released on January 20, 1996 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Jane Eyre worth watching?
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Jane Eyre (1996) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 250 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jane Eyre?
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Yes. The official Jane Eyre trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.