Bright Young Things
“Sex... Scandal... Celebrity... Some things never change.”
Synopsis
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.
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Bright Young Things
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-22
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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
Simon Callow
King of Anatolia
Peter O'Toole
Colonel Blount
Imelda Staunton
Lady Brown
Bill Paterson
Sir James Brown
John Mills
Gentleman
Jim Carter
Chief Customs Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 20, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Fry
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Fry
- Original Score
- Anne Dudley
- Original Title
- Bright Young Things
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Production Studios
- The Film Consortium, UK Film Council, Visionview Productions, Icon Films, Revolution Films, Doubting Hall Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry, Evelyn Waugh
Anne Dudley
Henry Braham
Alex Mackie
Gina Carter, Steve Robbins, Michael Winterbottom, Jim Reeve, Andrew Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Fry
Screenplay
Stephen Fry
Director
Valentino Musetti
Stunt Coordinator
Anne Dudley
Original Music Composer
Gina Carter
Producer
Alex Mackie
Editor
Michael Howells
Production Design
Nic Ede
Costume Design
Miranda Davis
Producer
Henry Braham
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bright Young Things
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What is Bright Young Things about?
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.
Who directed Bright Young Things?
Bright Young Things was directed by Stephen Fry.
Who stars in Bright Young Things?
The principal cast of Bright Young Things includes Stephen Campbell Moore, Emily Mortimer, Harriet Walter, Michael Sheen, James McAvoy.
When was Bright Young Things released and how long is it?
Bright Young Things was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Bright Young Things?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bright Young Things was composed by Anne Dudley.
Is Bright Young Things based on a book or true story?
Bright Young Things is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Evelyn Waugh".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bright Young Things?
Bright Young Things holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).