Jane Eyre (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1996, Jane Eyre is a drama and romance film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, running about 112 minutes. “The passionate tale of forbidden secrets!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jane Eyre is an orphan cast out as a young girl by her aunt, Mrs. Reed, and sent to be raised in a harsh charity school for girls. There she learns to be come a teacher and eventually seeks employment outside the school. Her advertisement is answered by the housekeeper of Thornfield Hall, Mrs. Fairfax.
Who’s in it. Jane Eyre stars Charlotte Gainsbourg as Jane Eyre, William Hurt as Rochester, Anna Paquin as Young Jane Eyre and Joan Plowright as Mrs. Fairfax, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Jane Eyre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jane Eyre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jane Eyre tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jane Eyre (1996)?
- In US, Jane Eyre is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jane Eyre worth watching?
- Jane Eyre holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jane Eyre?
- Jane Eyre stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, William Hurt, Anna Paquin, Joan Plowright and Nic Knight.
- When was Jane Eyre released?
- Jane Eyre was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.