6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Becoming Jane (2007)
Becoming Jane (2007)
Overview
Though young Jane Austen's financially strapped parents expect her to marry the nephew of wealthy Lady Gresham, Jane herself knows that such a union will destroy her creativity and sense of self-worth. Instead, she becomes involved with Tom Lefroy, a charming but penniless apprentice lawyer who gives her the knowledge of the heart she needs for her future career as a novelist.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
Though young Jane Austen's financially strapped parents expect her to marry the nephew of wealthy Lady Gresham, Jane herself knows that such a union will destroy her creativity and sense of self-worth. Instead, she becomes involved with Tom Lefroy, a charming but penniless apprentice lawyer who gives her the knowledge of the heart she needs for her future career as a novelist.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the personal conflict between individual desire and societal expectations in 18th-century England, focusing on Jane Austen's struggle for love and artistic independence. It champions personal integrity and artistic fulfillment as a solution within historical constraints, rather than advocating for contemporary political change.
The movie features traditional casting that accurately reflects the historical period and setting of 18th-century England. The narrative explores the societal constraints of the era without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays 18th-century English society where the Church of England is a respected and integral institution. Christianity is depicted as a foundational element of the social fabric, influencing customs and morality without being portrayed as oppressive, hypocritical, or foolish.
Becoming Jane is a biographical drama focusing on the early life and romantic experiences of author Jane Austen. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative, which primarily explores heterosexual relationships and societal expectations of the period.
Becoming Jane is a biographical drama centered on the early life and romantic entanglements of author Jane Austen. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, focusing exclusively on cisgender individuals and their experiences within 18th-century English society.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama about Jane Austen, portraying real historical figures such as Jane Austen and Thomas Lefroy. All major characters maintain their historically documented gender, with no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The film "Becoming Jane" is a biographical drama about the historical figure Jane Austen and her contemporaries. All major characters, who were historically white, are portrayed by white actors in the film, aligning with their documented racial backgrounds.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
7.3
Critic Ratings
5.8
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