Movie

The Real Jane Austen

★ 8.5(2)20021h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Nicky Pattison
Release date: 2002-12-30
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: BBC

About The Real Jane Austen

The Real Jane Austen is a 2002 movie in the Documentary and Drama genres, directed by Nicky Pattison, starring Anna Chancellor, Gillian Kearney and John Standing. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Real Jane Austen in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Drama-documentary exploring the life of Jane Austen. Actor Anna Chancellor, a distant relative of Jane Austen, discovers the woman behind the acclaimed novels through readings and reconstructions. Location shots of her homes in Steventon and Chawton and extracts from adaptations of her work are also featured.

Cast

Anna Chancellor

Presenter / Narrator

Gillian Kearney

Jane Austen

John Standing

Mr. Austen

Phyllis Logan

Mrs. Austen

Lucy Cohu

Cassandra Austen

Jack Davenport

Henry Austen

Wendy Craig

Aunt Lefroy

Oliver Chris

Tom Lefroy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Real Jane Austen in New Zealand?+

The Real Jane Austen is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Real Jane Austen on Netflix?+

The Real Jane Austen is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Real Jane Austen?+

The Real Jane Austen has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in The Real Jane Austen?+

The Real Jane Austen stars Anna Chancellor, Gillian Kearney, John Standing, Phyllis Logan and Lucy Cohu.

When did The Real Jane Austen come out?+

The Real Jane Austen is a 2002 movie directed by Nicky Pattison.

What genre is The Real Jane Austen?+

The Real Jane Austen is Documentary and Drama film.

Who directed The Real Jane Austen?+

The Real Jane Austen was directed by Nicky Pattison.