Jane Eyre (2006)

Kernel Score: 87% · 136 ratings

Genres: Drama

First aired: 2006-09-24

Seasons: 1 · 4 episodes

Where to watch Jane Eyre

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Charlotte Bronte's classic about an orphan girl who grows up to become a governess in a gloomy manor in Yorkshire, where she falls in love with the mysterious Edward Rochester.

Jane Eyre parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that this Jane Eyre miniseries is a period drama about an orphan governess, with themes of hardship and a slow-burn romance.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts harsh, sometimes cruel treatment of an orphan in a 19th-century setting, but no graphic violence.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Ruth Wilson as Jane Eyre
  • Toby Stephens as Edward Rochester
  • Tara Fitzgerald as Mrs. Reed
  • Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Fairfax
  • Pam Ferris as Grace Poole
  • Christina Cole as Blanche Ingram
  • Jeanne Golding as Lady Lynn
  • Ned Irish as George
  • Arthur Cox as Colonel Dent
  • Tim Goodman as Sir George Lynn

Jane Eyre FAQ

Is Jane Eyre good?

Jane Eyre has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 136 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Jane Eyre?

In the US you can stream Jane Eyre on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Britbox Apple TV channel and BritBox, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video and Google Play.

Is Jane Eyre OK for kids?

Jane Eyre is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this Jane Eyre miniseries is a period drama about an orphan governess, with themes of hardship and a slow-burn romance.

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