Jane Eyre(1996)
“The passionate tale of forbidden secrets!”
Overview
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?
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Studio
Miramax
Revenue
$5M
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
as John Reed
Nicola Howard
as Eliza Reed
Sasha Graff
as Georgina Reed
Fiona Shaw
as Mrs. Reed
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
French
Rating
6.9 / 10
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Miramax • Cineritino S.r.L. • Mediaset
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jane Eyre?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Jane Eyre (1996).
What is Jane Eyre about?▼
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?
Who directed Jane Eyre?▼
Jane Eyre was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and released in 1996. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Jane Eyre?▼
Jane Eyre has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Jane Eyre?▼
The cast of Jane Eyre includes 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 and more.
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