Released:
2007-03-02

Overview:
Though young Jane Austen's financially strapped parents expect her to marry the nephew of wealthy Lady Gresham, Jane herself knows that such a union will destroy her creativity and sense of self-worth. Instead, she becomes involved with Tom Lefroy, a charming but penniless apprentice lawyer who gives her the knowledge of the heart she needs for her future career as a novelist.

Director:
Julian Jarrold

Runtime:
2h 0min

Genre:
Romance, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Anne Hathaway
  as
  Jane Austen
• 
  James McAvoy
  as
  Tom Lefroy
• 
  Julie Walters
  as
  Mrs. Austen
• 
  James Cromwell
  as
  Mr. Austen
• 
  Maggie Smith
  as
  Lady Gresham