Bright Star(2009)
“First love burns brightest.”
Overview
In 1818, high-spirited young Fanny Brawne finds herself increasingly intrigued by the handsome but aloof poet John Keats, who lives next door to her family friends the Dilkes. After reading a book of his poetry, she finds herself even more drawn to the taciturn Keats. Although he agrees to teach her about poetry, Keats cannot act on his reciprocated feelings for Fanny, since as a struggling poet he has no money to support a wife.
Director
Jane Campion
Studio
Pathe
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Abbie Cornish
as Fanny Brawne
Ben Whishaw
as John Keats
Paul Schneider
as Mr. Brown
Kerry Fox
as Mrs. Brawne
Edie Martin
as Toots
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
as Samuel
Claudie Blakley
as Maria Dilke
Gerard Monaco
as Charles Dilke
Antonia Campbell-Hughes
as Abigail
Samuel Roukin
as Reynolds
Amanda Hale
as Reynolds sister
Lucinda Raikes
as Reynolds sister
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
French
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Pathe • Screen Australia • UK Film Council
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Where can I watch Bright Star?▼
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What is Bright Star about?▼
In 1818, high-spirited young Fanny Brawne finds herself increasingly intrigued by the handsome but aloof poet John Keats, who lives next door to her family friends the Dilkes. After reading a book of his poetry, she finds herself even more drawn to the taciturn Keats. Although he agrees to teach her about poetry, Keats cannot act on his reciprocated feelings for Fanny, since as a struggling poet he has no money to support a wife.
Who directed Bright Star?▼
Bright Star was directed by Jane Campion and released in 2009. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Bright Star?▼
Bright Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in Bright Star?▼
The cast of Bright Star includes Abbie Cornish as Fanny Brawne, Ben Whishaw as John Keats, Paul Schneider as Mr. Brown, Kerry Fox as Mrs. Brawne, Edie Martin as Toots and more.
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