

Bright Young Things
“Sex... Scandal... Celebrity... Some things never change.”
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.
Where to watch Bright Young Things in United States
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Where is Bright Young Things streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Sky Store |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel | — |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Bright Young Things
Bright Young Things is a 2003 English-language comedy film directed by Stephen Fry. The cast is led by Stephen Campbell Moore, Emily Mortimer, Harriet Walter. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox Amazon Channel.
Bright Young Things was produced by The Film Consortium, UK Film Council, and Visionview Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 3, 2003, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Stephen Fry
- Writers
- Stephen Fry
- Release date
- October 3, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $10 million
- Production
- The Film Consortium, UK Film Council, Visionview Productions
Bright Young Things cast & crew
Bright Young Things was directed by Stephen Fry and written by Stephen Fry.
The cast features 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 David Tennant as Ginger Littlejohn.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Anne Dudley, cinematography is by Henry Braham, and it was produced by Chris Auty and Jim Reeve.
Is Bright Young Things worth watching?
Bright Young Things holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 95 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Bright Young Things is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bright Young Things
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Cast of Bright Young Things

Stephen Campbell Moore
Adam Fenwick-Symes

Emily Mortimer
Nina Blount

Harriet Walter
Lady Maitland

Michael Sheen
Miles Maitland

James McAvoy
Simon Balcairn

David Tennant
Ginger Littlejohn

Stockard Channing
Mrs. Melrose Ape

Fenella Woolgar
Agatha Runcible

Dan Aykroyd
Lord Monomark

Simon McBurney
Sneath

Julia McKenzie
Lottie Crump

Jim Broadbent
The Drunken Major
Bright Young Things — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bright Young Things in United States?
Bright Young Things is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Bright Young Things on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Bright Young Things is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Bright Young Things in?
Bright Young Things is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bright Young Things?
Bright Young Things runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Bright Young Things rated?
Bright Young Things is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 95 ratings.











