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66% Critic Match
Bright Star
“First love burns brightest.”
6.6 / 10• 2009• 1h 59m•PG• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Abbie Cornish
Fanny Brawne
Lead
Ben Whishaw
John Keats
Paul Schneider
Mr. Brown
Kerry Fox
Mrs. Brawne
EM
Edie Martin
Toots
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Samuel
Claudie Blakley
Maria Dilke
Gerard Monaco
Charles Dilke
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jane Campion's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bright Star is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
