Bright Star
“First love burns brightest.”
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.
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Where is Bright Star streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Australia | Britbox Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | MUBI, Sooner, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon Channel | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About Bright Star
Bright Star is a 2009 English-language drama and romance film directed by Jane Campion. The cast is led by Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Bright Star was produced by Pathe, Screen Australia, and UK Film Council and made in Australia and United Kingdom. It was released on September 18, 2009, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jane Campion
- Writers
- Jane Campion, Andrew Motion
- Release date
- September 18, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- Pathe, Screen Australia, UK Film Council
Bright Star cast & crew
Bright Star was directed by Jane Campion and written by Jane Campion and Andrew Motion.
The cast features 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 Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Samuel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Bradshaw, cinematography is by Greig Fraser, and it was produced by François Ivernel and Christine Langan.
Is Bright Star worth watching?
Bright Star holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 486 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Bright Star is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bright Star
Bright Star isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Bright Star
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
Maria Dilke
Gerard Monaco
Charles Dilke
Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Abigail
Samuel Roukin
Reynolds
Amanda Hale
Reynolds sister
Lucinda Raikes
Reynolds sister
Bright Star — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bright Star in United States?
Bright Star is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Bright Star in?
Bright Star is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bright Star?
Bright Star runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is Bright Star rated?
Bright Star is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 486 ratings.
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