Jane Eyre (2011)

A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he's hiding a terrible secret.

Director:

Cary Joji Fukunaga

Writers:

Charlotte Brontë (novel), Moira Buffini (screenplay)

Stars:

Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 15 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mia Wasikowska	...	Jane Eyre
Jamie Bell	...	St John Rivers
Su Elliot	...	Hannah (as Su Elliott)
Holliday Grainger	...	Diana Rivers
Tamzin Merchant	...	Mary Rivers
Amelia Clarkson	...	Young Jane
Craig Roberts	...	John Reed
Sally Hawkins	...	Mrs. Reed
Lizzie Hopley	...	Miss Abbot
Jayne Wisener	...	Bessie
Freya Wilson	...	Eliza Reed
Emily Haigh	...	Georgiana Reed
Simon McBurney	...	Mr. Brocklehurst
Sandy McDade	...	Miss Scatcherd
Freya Parks	...	Helen Burns

Storyline

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, Mr. 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 Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?

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Plot Keywords:

yorkshire | secret | governess | friendship | f rated | 

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Taglines:

She sought refuge... and found a place haunted by secrets.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements including a nude image and brief violent content

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

22 April 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Džeine Eir

Filming Locations:

Broughton Castle, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$182,885, 13 March 2011, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$11,242,660

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$34,710,627

Company Credits

Production Co:

Focus Features, BBC Films, Ruby Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

While the majority of the book takes place in the 1830s, director Cary Joji Fukunaga changed the time-line so that most of the film takes place about a decade later, because he felt that mid-1830s fashions were very over-the-top and unflattering, and wanted to dress Mrs. Reed in those styles rather than Jane Eyre.

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Goofs

The teacup that Jane is drinking out of is Belleek. Belleek porcelain was first produced in 1863 and was not widely available outside Ireland until the mid-1860s while the blue mark on Jane's cup was first used in 1993.

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Quotes

Jane Eyre: [after accepting Rochester's proposal] Am I a monster? Is it so impossible that Mr. Rochester should love me?
Mrs. Fairfax: No. I have long noticed you were a sort of pet of his. But you're so young and you're so little acquainted with men. I don't want to grieve you child, but let me just put you on your guard. Gentlemen in his position, well let's just say, they're not accustomed to marry their governesses. Until you are wed, distrust yourself as well as him. Please, keep him at a distance.

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Connections

Version of Jane Eyre (1921)

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Soundtracks

Ada
Traditional
Performed by Valentina Cervi

User Reviews

Jane Eyre is great.

This movie is exquisite. It is an example of how a dramatic movie should be made. Far from being corny or contrived, this movie is about integrity, courage, loyalty, and friendship. The movie is beautifully filmed and conveys the moodiness and foreboding associated with the story. The acting is great by all members of the cast. This movie tells a story and tells it well. It provides a glimpse of nineteenth century English society and how people looked and acted at that time. Yet the movie is more than a period piece; its themes are timeless. At no time does the story drag. Jane Eyre is heroic. She is the epitome of human goodness, not the kind that's candy-coated but the kind that is genuine. She transcends a harsh childhood to become a source of great strength for everyone around her. Unlike most Hollywood movies today, Jane Eyre is story-driven, and the story is strong. This movie is well worth watching and the title character is a role model for adolescents or young adults of all ages to emulate.