Becoming Jane is a film.
Becoming Jane is a 2007 British-Irish biographical romantic drama film directed by Julian Jarrold . Jarrold began production of the film in early 2006 , opting to shoot primarily in Ireland as he found it had better-preserved locations than Hampshire , England , where Austen was raised . The film received mixed reviews from critics . Commentators and scholars have analysed the presence of Austen characters and themes within the film , and also noted the implementation of mass marketing in the film 's release .