Bright Star
"First love burns brightest."
Originally released in 2009. Bright Star is a drama/romance film. directed by Jane Campion.
Starring Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, and Paul Schneider
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 about poetry, Keats cannot act on his reciprocated feelings for Fanny, since as a struggling poet he has no money to support a wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (473 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.4M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,374,652
Production Companies
- Pathe
- Screen Australia
- UK Film Council
- Hopscotch Productions
- Bright Star Films
- Jan Chapman Productions
- New South Wales Film & Television Office
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Bright Star?
Bright Star was directed by Jane Campion.
How long is Bright Star?
Bright Star has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Bright Star released?
Bright Star was released on September 18, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bright Star?
The main cast of Bright Star includes Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox, Edie Martin.
Is Bright Star worth watching?
Bright Star has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 473 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.