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“Becoming Jane,” is the story of the great, untold romance that inspired a young Jane Austen, played by Anne Hathaway.  Willful and spirited, Jane is not ready to be tied down to anything but her writing. That is until she meets Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy), a charming rogue from London who spends more time drinking and socializing than on his law studies. The film also stars Julie Walters, James Cromwell and Maggie Smith.  It is written by Sarah Williams and Kevin Hood, and directed by Julian Jarrold.

Movie information

Release Date (USA): 2007-08-03
Rating (USA): PG-13
Release Date (UK): 2007-03-09
Rating (UK) : PG
Director: Julian Jarrold
Producer: Robert Bernstein;Graham Broadbent;Douglas Rae
Studio: Miramax Films
Writer/s: Kevin Hood;Sarah Williams

Cast

Anne Hathaway Jane Austen
James McAvoy Tom Lefroy
Julie Walters
James Cromwell
Maggie Smith

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