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The Real Jane Austen

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2002-12-30
1h 0m
English
Released
BBC

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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.

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Stream The Real Jane Austen online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed documentary and drama movie originally produced in English and released in 2002, it's earned a solid 8.5/10 from 2 viewers worldwide.

About The Real Jane Austen

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. Running 60 minutes.

The Real Jane Austen Cast and Characters

The cast features Anna Chancellor (as Presenter / Narrator), Gillian Kearney (as Jane Austen), John Standing (as Mr. Austen), Phyllis Logan (as Mrs. Austen), and Lucy Cohu (as Cassandra Austen). Their performances are a major reason The Real Jane Austen has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason The Real Jane Austen keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Real Jane Austen?

The Real Jane Austen runs for 60 minutes (about 1 hour).

Is The Real Jane Austen good? What's the rating?

The Real Jane Austen holds a 8.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The Real Jane Austen?

The main cast includes Anna Chancellor, Gillian Kearney, John Standing, and Phyllis Logan, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Real Jane Austen available in English?

Yes — The Real Jane Austen was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Real Jane Austen released?

The Real Jane Austen was released in 2002.

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What is The Real Jane Austen about?

The Real Jane Austen is a Documentary/Drama English-language film. 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.

When was The Real Jane Austen released?

The Real Jane Austen was released on December 30, 2002. It has a runtime of 1h 0m. The film was produced by BBC.

Who stars in The Real Jane Austen?

The Real Jane Austen stars Anna Chancellor, Gillian Kearney, John Standing and Phyllis Logan. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Real Jane Austen available in HD?

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