Bright Star
“First love burns brightest.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bright Star Trailer (HD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-24
Top Cast
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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
Samuel Barnett
Mr. Severn
Jonathan Aris
Mr. Hunt
Olly Alexander
Tom Keats
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
shopkeeper
Eileen Davies
Mrs. Bentley
Sebastian Armesto
Mr. Haslam
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ghent International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 18, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 26, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.44x
+$4.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jane Campion
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Campion, Andrew Motion
- Original Score
- Mark Bradshaw
- Original Title
- Bright Star
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.4M
- Production Studios
- Pathe, Screen Australia, UK Film Council, Hopscotch Productions, Bright Star Films, Jan Chapman Productions, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jane Campion
Jane Campion, Andrew Motion
Mark Bradshaw
Greig Fraser
Alexandre de Franceschi
David M. Thompson, Cameron McCracken, Caroline Hewitt, François Ivernel, Jan Chapman
Department Leadership Roster
Jane Campion
Writer
Jane Campion
Director
Janet Patterson
Production Design
Alexandre de Franceschi
Editor
Janet Patterson
Costume Design
Caroline Hewitt
Producer
Greig Fraser
Director of Photography
Jan Chapman
Producer
Glenn Marks
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Bradshaw
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bright Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Bright Star?
Bright Star was directed by Jane Campion.
Who stars in Bright Star?
The principal cast of Bright Star includes Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox, Edie Martin.
When was Bright Star released and how long is it?
Bright Star was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bright Star?
Bright Star had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $14.4M at the worldwide box office (1.44 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Bright Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bright Star was composed by Mark Bradshaw.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bright Star?
Bright Star holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).