Jane Eyre

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Jane Eyre

PG-13

Released Mar 11, 2011

1h 58m

Drama

Romance

Mystery & Thriller

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As an orphaned child, Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) is first cruelly abused by her aunt, then cast out and sent to a charity school. Though she meets with further abuse, she receives an education, and eventually takes a job as a governess at the estate of Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender). Jane and Rochester begin to bond, but his dark moods trouble her. When Jane uncovers the terrible secret Rochester has been hiding, she flees and finds temporary refuge at the home of St. John Rivers.

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Critics Consensus

Cary Fukunaga directs a fiery and elegant adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, and Mia Wasikowska delivers possibly the best portrayal of the title character ever.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

What it does right it does very right. It is stunningly mounted, for example... But what it does wrong is fatal, and the error is this: it just isn't passionate or sexy enough.

Aug 31, 2018

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Anna Smith

metro.co.uk

Jane Eyre triumphs with a suitably bleak landscape and an excellent performance from Michael Fassbender, but the restrained tone lets it down.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 24, 2018

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: B+

Feb 18, 2012

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

An intelligent and considerate adaptation of the classic novel, conveying the emotional intensity and hidden attraction between the characters.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 13, 2024

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

This version of “Jane Eyre” is more of an exploration of old-school female empowerment and not letting a long string of defeats get the best of you. If anyone ever had multiple reasons to repeatedly throw in the towel and give up, it would be Jane.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 12, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

This is one of the best-looking, best-acted, and most involving adaptations of Brontë’s novel to date.

Rated: 4/4

Jul 31, 2023

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James C

Beautifully filmed, a feast for the eyes. An articulate telling of a classic tale. Deeply disturbing and inspiring.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/25

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HMF B

Simple and beautiful at once. Stunning photography and great acting. A movie for my heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/25

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Fabrícia F

Um romance de valor altamente bem estimado da literatura inglesa pelos olhos de Charlotte Brontè. Perfeita adaptação de sua obra mais famosa e que de maneira consistente, constrói uma narrativa sensível e emocionante da heroína romântica Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowa), tornando essa a melhor versão desse clássico da era vitoriana.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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julie b

3.7? What is it about a period drama that is so perfect on a rainy day / sick day??? - Gorgeous cinematography and lighting - from the warm glow of a fire, to the misty moors, to the golden spring sunshine - Sorrowful wailing of the violin adding to the haunting vibe - Mia and Michael play their parts exceptionally well, but it’s missing a true wow factor or wow scene - let down by the plot (but I want to read the book now) “I dream…Awaken then” “But whatever I do with this cage, I cannot get at you. And it is your soul that I want”

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/19/24

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Cora B

This version leaves out all relevant scenes ans dialogues and is so far from Brontë's intentions like 2006. Its not a Austen lovestory neither a teeny nor an education or redemption novel. Biggest misunderstanding. Jane is a passionate girl not such fearful shy one. In 90 min there isn t possible to show the book.Only what ovious is that she os not sincer. Jane Eyre means Jane's Odyssee and is oriented on Homer and Pilgrimage. Rochester is played well, but his monotonous declamation of the dialogues explain why all key scenes are not there. Only oriented on estetical optical. St. John is far away from book. Next to the fanfiction of 2006 far at thr novel most, i hate this most. Sorry but there are worlds to thr actors class and authenticy of the series 1983 which don t captures thr gothic and sensuality and passion, but at least the dialogues and characters are truthful .

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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Shannon D

Holy smokes! I am a hopeless romantic and feel 100% this is the best Jane Eyre! I give this one an enthusiastic 5 stars for the acting, the scenery, the screenplay, the music, everything. So well done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Edward Rochester

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St. John Rivers

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Mrs. Fairfax

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Synopsis

As an orphaned child, Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) is first cruelly abused by her aunt, then cast out and sent to a charity school. Though she meets with further abuse, she receives an education, and eventually takes a job as a governess at the estate of Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender). Jane and Rochester begin to bond, but his dark moods trouble her. When Jane uncovers the terrible secret Rochester has been hiding, she flees and finds temporary refuge at the home of St. John Rivers.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Producer: Alison Owen, Paul Trijbits
Screenwriter: Moira Buffini
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Ruby Films, BBC Films, Focus Features
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Violent Content|A Nude Image|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre: Drama, Romance, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 11, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $11.2M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS

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