Jane Eyre (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1997, Jane Eyre is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Robert Young, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Charlotte Bronte's classic novel is filmed yet again. The story of the Yorkshire orphan who becomes a governess to a young French girl and finds love with the brooding lord of the manor is given a standard romantic flare, but sparks do not seem to happen between the two leads in this version.
Who’s in it. Jane Eyre stars Samantha Morton as Jane Eyre, Ciarán Hinds as Edward Rochester, Gemma Jones as Mrs. Fairfax and Deborah Findlay as Mrs. Reed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Jane Eyre has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1997)?
- In US, Jane Eyre is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jane Eyre?
- Jane Eyre stars Samantha Morton, Ciarán Hinds, Gemma Jones, Deborah Findlay and Abigail Cruttenden.
- When was Jane Eyre released?
- Jane Eyre was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.