The Real Jane Austen movie poster

The Real Jane Austen

December 30, 2002 1h 0m 8.5/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 2002. The Real Jane Austen is a documentary/drama film. directed by Nicky Pattison. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Anna Chancellor, Gillian Kearney, and John Standing

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 30, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
User Rating 8.5/10 Excellent (2 votes)
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC
  • Opus Arte

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Real Jane Austen about?

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. ...

Who directed The Real Jane Austen?

The Real Jane Austen was directed by Nicky Pattison.

How long is The Real Jane Austen?

The Real Jane Austen has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was The Real Jane Austen released?

The Real Jane Austen was released on December 30, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Real Jane Austen?

The main cast of The Real Jane Austen includes Anna Chancellor, Gillian Kearney, John Standing, Phyllis Logan, Lucy Cohu.