Jane Eyre

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

Apr 22 2011 PG-13 2h 0m
Drama, Romance

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 meet 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?

Plot

After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) 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. Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender). 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?

Written by

Moira Buffini, Charlotte Brontë

Directed by

Cary Joji Fukunaga

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Lipsync Productions, Focus Features, Ruby Films, BBC Films

Languages

English, Français

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 16 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
95,151
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
76
Popularity
NA