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Plot

Mia Wasikowska ('Alice in Wonderland') and Michael Fassbender ('Inglourious Basterds') star in the romantic drama based on Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, from acclaimed director Cary Fukunaga ('Sin Nombre'). In the story, Jane Eyre flees Thornfield House, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester. As she reflects upon the people and emotions that have defined her, it is clear that the isolated and imposing residence -- and Mr. Rochester's coldness -- have sorely tested the young woman's resilience, forged years earlier when she was orphaned. She must now act decisively to secure her own future and come to terms with the past that haunts her -- and the terrible secret that Mr. Rochester is hiding and that she has uncovered...
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for some thematic elements including a nude image and brief violent content.
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
115min.
Theatrical Release Date:
03/11/2011
DVD Release Date:
08/16/2011
Distributor(s):
Focus Features
Director(s):
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Starring:
Mia Wasikowska , Michael Fassbender , Jamie Bell , Judi Dench , Holliday Grainger
Themes:
Orphans,Keeping a Secret,Haunted By the Past,Star-Crossed Lovers,Nannies and Caregivers
Tone:
Atmospheric,Moody
Keywords:
deception,desire,estate,governess,secrets,orphan,typhus
Country of Origin:
USA (zz-zz-2009),USA - Limited (03-11-2011)
Language:
English