Love & Jane
Not yet rated20241h 24mWeirdness 9/10
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The premise
Lilly, a hopeless romantic and literary enthusiast, is surprised when her wish to talk to her favorite author comes true and Jane Austen herself appears in her life.
How unusual is it?
Very. Ghosts/spirits, an actual miracle and an enemies-to-lovers arc all turn up in one movie — the strangest 3% of everything we've logged.
Who’s in it
You’ve seen this pairing before: Alison Sweeney and Benjamin Ayres have made 6 Hallmark movies together.
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Wait, what?
The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.
- The ghost of Jane Austen manifests physically and stays in Lilly's apartment for days.
- Jane Austen is obsessed with whether modern men own 'cattle' or 'livestock'.
- Jane Austen watches a movie adaptation of her own book and comments on the actors' attractiveness.
- The protagonist uses a literal ghost to help her friend avoid an arranged marriage.
Every trope, all in one place
Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 33 to find more movies that do the same thing.
Setting2
Time & season2
Conflict7
Romance6
Tone & quirks4
Why we’d put this one on
Alison Sweeney plays a copywriter and devoted Jane Austen fan whose wish to meet her favorite author comes true when the literal ghost of Jane Austen turns up and stays in her apartment for days. Weirdness 9, and Austen is the best part: obsessed with whether modern men own cattle or livestock, and watching a film adaptation of her own book to rate the actors' looks. Benjamin Ayres plays the tech mogul who bought her favorite bookstore. This 2024 release has no rating yet, but a haunted-by-Jane-Austen premise with a bookstore-romance backbone is exactly the kind of literary swing fans will enjoy.
How it all plays out
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Full story (spoilers)
Lilly Thorpe is a copywriter in Boston whose life revolves around the Jane Austen Society. The film opens with Lilly losing out on a bookstore purchase to an online buyer, only to discover later that the buyer is Trevor Fitzsimmons, a tech mogul who has purchased the beloved Scribbler's bookstore. When her boyfriend Martin proposes a move to Chicago that would require her to abandon her career and book club, Lilly realizes they aren't 'in unison' and breaks up with him. Desperate for guidance, she wishes she could talk to Jane Austen, and the author miraculously appears in her apartment as a supernatural apparition. Jane begins mentoring Lilly on Regency-era manners, dancing, and the importance of a suitor's 'cattle' (wealth). Meanwhile, Lilly's agency is tasked with rebranding Scribbler's for Trevor. Though Lilly initially views Trevor as a 'rake' who wants to digitize the soul out of reading, they begin to bond over their shared love for literature. Jane discovers Lilly's unfinished manuscript and pushes her to complete it, while Lilly also plays matchmaker for her friend Alisha and coworker Brendan. The central conflict peaks when Lilly delivers a moving presentation about the 'magic' of physical books, but then discovers Trevor has purchased the publishing house that wants to sign her, leading her to fear her success is merely a favor. Ultimately, Trevor proves his sincerity by changing bookstore policies to favor in-person customers over online ones. Jane Austen, seeing that Lilly has found her own inspiration and voice, bids a final farewell. The movie concludes with Lilly and Trevor embracing their romance, with Trevor even jokingly looking into 'eco-friendly livestock' to satisfy Jane's cattle requirement.
Beat by beat
Opening
Lilly rejects Martin's marriage proposal because it lacks the 'inevitability' and passion found in Austen's novels.
Inciting Incident
After a heartfelt wish, the ghost of Jane Austen appears in Lilly's apartment to act as her life coach.
Midpoint
Lilly and Trevor begin to bridge their differences while working on the Scribbler's bookstore campaign.
Turning Point
Jane Austen watches the 2005 Pride & Prejudice film and confirms that Matthew Macfadyen is exactly how she envisioned Mr. Darcy.
Climax
Lilly delivers a successful pitch for the bookstore but feels betrayed when she learns Trevor bought the publishing house interested in her book.
Resolution
Trevor changes his business model to prioritize physical bookstores, and Jane Austen departs once Lilly finds her own path.
Did you know?
A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.
At a weirdness score of 9, it lands among the strangest 3% of Hallmark movies we've scored.
Top 3% weirdest
Out of every Hallmark movie we've scored, this one lands among the strangest 3%.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog Love & Jane belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
- Weirdest Hallmark MoviesScores 9/10 on our weirdness scale — comfortably in the strange end.
- Craziest Hallmark MoviesWild enough in premise to make the all-time list.
- Hallmark Supernatural MoviesHas a supernatural element.
- Hallmark Ghost MoviesA ghost plays a part.
- Hallmark Enemies-to-Lovers MoviesStarts with sparks of the wrong kind.
- Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.
Lines worth quoting
The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.
“You cannot just trade out one Jane Austen novel for another. They are all unique.”
— LillyArguing with the bookstore clerk/Trevor at the start of the film. “That is what I had in mind when I wrote Mr. Darcy.”
— Jane AustenWatching the 2005 Pride & Prejudice movie on Lilly's television. “Scribblers is a time machine and it takes us to the past. Or the future. It's also a spaceship.”
— LillyDuring her final pitch for the bookstore account. “Does he have any head of cattle? At the very least there will always be milk for the children.”
— Jane AustenQuestioning the financial viability of Lilly's suitor, Martin.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Lilly Thorpe
LeadCopywriter and aspiring novelist
IdealisticLiteraryIndependentTraditionalTrevor Fitzsimmons
Love interestTech Entrepreneur
Client and romantic interest
AmbitiousAnalyticalSecretly romanticInnovativeJane Austen
SupportingAuthor/Apparition
Supernatural mentor
WittyOpinionatedObservationalRegency-focusedAlisha
SupportingGraphic Designer
Best friend and coworker
LoyalEmotionalSupportiveMartin
SupportingCorporate Lawyer
Ex-boyfriend
PracticalControllingUnimaginative
Questions people ask about Love & Jane
Where can I watch Love & Jane?
Love & Jane is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Love & Jane?
Love & Jane runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2024.
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