Jane Eyre (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1934, Jane Eyre is a drama and romance film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 62 minutes. “OVER 10,000,000 people have read the book...now it comes to the screen and into your heart...!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jane Eyre is an orphan who was raised by her aunt until she came to Thornfield Hall as governess to the young ward of Edward Rochester. But Jane is attracted by the intelligent and energetic Sir Rochester, a man of almost twice her age. But just when Sir Rochester seems to pay attention to her, he invites the beautiful and wealthy Blanche Ingram to stay at his house.
Who’s in it. Jane Eyre stars Virginia Bruce as Jane Eyre, Colin Clive as Edward Rochester, Beryl Mercer as Mrs. Fairfax and David Torrence as Mr. Brocklehurst, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Jane Eyre has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. 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 (1934)?
- In US, Jane Eyre is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. 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 4.9 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 Virginia Bruce, Colin Clive, Beryl Mercer, David Torrence and Aileen Pringle.
- When was Jane Eyre released?
- Jane Eyre was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.