After rejecting a proposal from a neighbor’s rich but stolid nephew, Jane Austen becomes increasingly drawn to impoverished young lawyer Tom Lefroy — even as relatives and circumstances conspire to separate the couple. Their passionate romance serves as the inspiration of budding novelist Jane Austen’s work.

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• 02:31

  Becoming Jane - The Country Dance

  Jane and Tom dance with pride and prejudice, respectively. In the scene: Jane (Anne Hathaway), Tom (James McAvoy)
• 02:02

  Becoming Jane - Duty

  When Tom's uncle refuses to approve his marriage to Jane, difficult decisions must be made. In this scene: Jane (Anne Hathaway), Tom (James McAvoy)
• 02:29

  Becoming Jane - I Am Yours

  At long last, Jane and Tom admit their feelings for one another. In this scene: Jane (Anne Hathaway), Tom (James McAvoy)
• 01:57

  Becoming Jane - You Dance with Passion

  After a dance, the tension between Jane and Tom grows. In this scene: Jane (Anne Hathaway), Tom (James McAvoy), Mr. Wisley (Laurence Fox), Lady Gresham (Maggie Smith)
• 02:25

  Becoming Jane - The Proposal

  Mr. Wisley makes Jane an offer. In this scene: Jane (Anne Hathaway), Mr. Wisley (Laurence Fox), Mrs. Austen (Julie Walters), Lady Gresham (Maggie Smith)
• 02:41

  Becoming Jane - Knockout

  Against Jane's wishes, Tom participates in a fight. In this scene: Tom (James McAvoy), Jane (Anne Hathaway)
• 01:23

  Becoming Jane - The True Source

  Jane gives her critique of Tom's book. In this scene: Jane (Anne Hathaway), Tom (James McAvoy)
• 01:16

  Becoming Jane - The Fortunate

  Mr. Wisley's fortune cannot buy Jane, but what can? In this scene: Jane (Anne Hathaway), Mrs. Austen (Julie Walters), Tom (James McAvoy)
• 03:08

  Becoming Jane - Literary Tension

  Tom and Jane debate society and literature in the library. In the scene: Jane (Anne Hathaway), Tom (James McAvoy)