Bright Young Things(2003)
“Sex... Scandal... Celebrity... Some things never change.”
Overview
During the 1930s in England, a group of young socialites dominate the national gossip with extravagant and outlandish antics. Among the group is the aspiring novelist Adam Fenwick-Symes, who is attempting to raise enough money to marry fellow member Nina Blount. However, after customs officials confiscate his first manuscript, Fenwick-Symes must recover from the financial setback and figure out new ways to earn money for a wedding.
Director
Stephen Fry
Studio
The Film Consortium
Budget
$10M
Cast
Stephen Campbell Moore
as Adam Fenwick-Symes
Emily Mortimer
as Nina Blount
Harriet Walter
as Lady Maitland
Michael Sheen
as Miles Maitland
James McAvoy
as Simon Balcairn
David Tennant
as Ginger Littlejohn
Stockard Channing
as Mrs. Melrose Ape
Fenella Woolgar
as Agatha Runcible
Dan Aykroyd
as Lord Monomark
Simon McBurney
as Sneath
Julia McKenzie
as Lottie Crump
Jim Broadbent
as The Drunken Major
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$10M
Production Companies
The Film Consortium • UK Film Council • Visionview Productions
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Where can I watch Bright Young Things?▼
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What is Bright Young Things about?▼
During the 1930s in England, a group of young socialites dominate the national gossip with extravagant and outlandish antics. Among the group is the aspiring novelist Adam Fenwick-Symes, who is attempting to raise enough money to marry fellow member Nina Blount. However, after customs officials confiscate his first manuscript, Fenwick-Symes must recover from the financial setback and figure out new ways to earn money for a wedding.
Who directed Bright Young Things?▼
Bright Young Things was directed by Stephen Fry and released in 2003. It is a comedy film.
How long is Bright Young Things?▼
Bright Young Things has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Bright Young Things?▼
The cast of Bright Young Things includes Stephen Campbell Moore as Adam Fenwick-Symes, Emily Mortimer as Nina Blount, Harriet Walter as Lady Maitland, Michael Sheen as Miles Maitland, James McAvoy as Simon Balcairn and more.
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