Jane Eyre is Charlotte Bronte's most enduring masterpiece, the unforgettable tale of an orphan girl's ardent search for a wider and richer life. Originally published in 1847, it was an immediate popular success, but it also caused a storm of controversy. Bronte's firm insistence on the equality of the sexes and her prescient creation of one of literature's most independent heroines shocked many of her contemporaries. This surprisingly modern sensibility,...

"In this empowering Black queer romance reimagining of Charlotte Brontë's classic novel, Jane Eyre, the new governess at Thornfield Hall discovers her cruel employer has locked away his wife as revenge for withholding her inheritance and, as his dark plan unfolds, must find a way to save this woman she's come to love"--

When orphaned governess Jane Eyre arrives at imposing Thornfield Hall, she's intrigued by her brooding, wealthy employer, Rochester. His dark moods and the strange occurrences in the house lead her to discover a terrible secret that he had hoped to hide from her forever. "Beautiful. A splendid example of how to turn a beloved work of classic literature into a movie."--A.O. Scott, New York Times "He's (Fukunaga) a director with a sure visual sense,...

DVD, widescreen (1.85:1), Dolby digital 5.1. English or Spanish dialogue; English, French or Spanish subtitles. Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. Jamie Bell, Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Judi Dench. Music by Dario Marianelli. MPAA rating: PG-13; for some thematic elements including a nude image and brief violent content. When orphaned governess Jane Eyre arrives at imposing Thornfield Hall, she's intrigued by her brooding, wealthy...