Bridget Jones's Diary(2001)
“All women keep score... Only the great ones put it in writing.”
Overview
Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against expectations. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. Her charming boss takes an interest in her, and she cannot stop running into a rather disagreeable acquaintance whom Bridget cannot help finding quietly attractive.
Director
Sharon Maguire
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$282M
Cast
Renée Zellweger
as Bridget Jones
Colin Firth
as Mark Darcy
Hugh Grant
as Daniel Cleaver
Jim Broadbent
as Bridget's Dad
Gemma Jones
as Bridget's Mum
James Callis
as Tom
Sally Phillips
as Shazza
Shirley Henderson
as Jude
Embeth Davidtz
as Natasha
Lisa Barbuscia
as Lara
Celia Imrie
as Una Alconbury
James Faulkner
as Uncle Geoffrey
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$282M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • StudioCanal • Miramax
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What is Bridget Jones's Diary about?▼
Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against expectations. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. Her charming boss takes an interest in her, and she cannot stop running into a rather disagreeable acquaintance whom Bridget cannot help finding quietly attractive.
Who directed Bridget Jones's Diary?▼
Bridget Jones's Diary was directed by Sharon Maguire and released in 2001. It is a comedy, romance, drama film.
How long is Bridget Jones's Diary?▼
Bridget Jones's Diary has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Bridget Jones's Diary?▼
The cast of Bridget Jones's Diary includes Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones, Colin Firth as Mark Darcy, Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver, Jim Broadbent as Bridget's Dad, Gemma Jones as Bridget's Mum and more.
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