Jane Eyre (2011)
A young governess finds intimate, melancholy romance with her enigmatic employer in an atmospheric, measured drama.
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Edward Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
How intense is Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Jane Eyre feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticatmosphericintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Jane Eyre
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Is Jane Eyre for you?
Is Jane Eyre scary?
No. Jane Eyre is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Jane Eyre gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Jane Eyre sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Jane Eyre OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre runs 2h.
Where can I stream Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Jane Eyre have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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