Biography, Drama, Period (UK, IE — 2007)

The year is 1795 and young Jane Austen is a feisty 20-year-old and emerging writer who already sees a world beyond class and commerce, beyond pride and prejudice, and dreams of doing what was then nearly unthinkable – marrying for love. Naturally her parents are searching for a wealthy, well-appointed husband to assure their daughter's future social standing. They are eyeing Mr Wisley, nephew to the very formidable, not to mention very rich, local aristocrat Lady Gresham, as a prospective match. But when Jane meets the roguish and decidedly non-aristocratic Tom Lefroy, sparks soon fly, along with the sharp repartee. His intellect and arrogance raise her ire – then knock her head over heels. Now the couple, whose flirtation flies in the face of the sense and sensibility of the age, is faced with a terrible dilemma. If they attempt to marry, they will risk everything that matters – family, friends and fortune.

Directed by: Julian Jarrold
Written by: Jane Austen, Kevin Hood, Sarah Williams
Produced by: Graham Broadbent, Robert Bernstein, Douglas Rae
Starring: Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell, Maggie Smith

Length: 116 mins.
Rating: 6 (BBFC)

Audio Tracks: en, de
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DVD/BD Region: 2
Purchased on: 09 February 2013