Becoming Jane
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Directed by British filmmaker Julian Jarrold, this biographical romantic-drama is based on letters by renowned UK author Jane Austen. Co-written by British screenwriters Kevin Hood and Sarah Williams, the film features a talented ensemble cast that includes Scotland’s James McAvoy alongside the UK’s Julie Walters and Maggie Smith. Co-produced by London-based HanWay Films, UK Film Council and Ecosse Films.
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Facing financial difficulty, Jane Austen’s parents (James Cromwell and Julie Walters) hope that she’ll marry the wealthy nephew of Lady Gresham (Maggie Smith). But Jane (Anne Hathaway) has other plans, becoming involved with young Irish lawyer Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy), whose charm and romantic spirit will fuel the creativity she needs to become a novelist.