Bright Star

First love burns brightest.

20091h 59m6.6(494 votes)

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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…

Bright Star (2009) is a drama and romance film directed by Jane Campion. It stars Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, and Paul Schneider. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 494 votes.

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Director

Jane Campion

Cast

Abbie Cornish

Fanny Brawne

Ben Whishaw

John Keats

Paul Schneider

Mr. Brown

Kerry Fox

Mrs. Brawne

Edie Martin

Toots

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Samuel

Claudie Blakley

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bright Star

Where can I watch Bright Star?

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Who stars in Bright Star?

Bright Star stars Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider, and Kerry Fox, and was directed by Jane Campion.

How long is Bright Star?

Bright Star has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.

When did Bright Star come out?

Bright Star was released in 2009.

What genre is Bright Star?

Bright Star is a drama and romance film.

Is Bright Star worth watching?

Bright Star holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.