Jane Eyre (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1970, Jane Eyre is a drama and tv movie film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Jane Eyre is an orphan, sent to Lowood school, and eventually becomes a governess at Thornfield hall to a girl named Adele. While she is there, many strange things happen and eventually she and Edward Rochester, owner of Thornfeild and Adele's guardian, fall in love. Suddenly, when Jane is about to win the happiness she deserves, a dark secret comes to light, and it will take all of her courage, love and understanding to triumph.
Who’s in it. Jane Eyre stars Susannah York as Jane Eyre, George C. Scott as Edward Rochester, Ian Bannen as St. John Rivers and Jack Hawkins as Mr. Brocklehurst, 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 Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix 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 (1970)?
- In US, Jane Eyre is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jane Eyre?
- Jane Eyre stars Susannah York, George C. Scott, Ian Bannen, Jack Hawkins and Nyree Dawn Porter.
- When was Jane Eyre released?
- Jane Eyre was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.