Bridget Jones's Diary
“All women keep score... Only the great ones put it in writing.”
Synopsis
Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against expectations. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. Her charming boss takes an interest in her, and she cannot stop running into a rather disagreeable acquaintance whom Bridget cannot help finding quietly attractive.
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Top Cast
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Renée Zellweger
Bridget Jones
Colin Firth
Mark Darcy
Hugh Grant
Daniel Cleaver
Jim Broadbent
Bridget's Dad
Gemma Jones
Bridget's Mum
James Callis
Tom
Sally Phillips
Shazza
Shirley Henderson
Jude
Embeth Davidtz
Natasha
Lisa Barbuscia
Lara
Celia Imrie
Una Alconbury
James Faulkner
Uncle Geoffrey
Charmian May
Mrs. Darcy
Paul Brooke
Mr. Fitzherbert
Felicity Montagu
Perpetua
Charlie Caine
Handsome Stranger
Gareth Marks
Simon in Marketing
John Clegg
Elderly Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 13, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$281.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.28x
+$256.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sharon Maguire
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Fielding, Andrew Davies, Richard Curtis
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Bridget Jones's Diary
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America, France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $281.9M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Miramax, Working Title, Little Bird
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sharon Maguire
Helen Fielding, Andrew Davies, Richard Curtis, Emma Freud
Patrick Doyle
Stuart Dryburgh, Buddy Blackwell
Martin Walsh
Eric Fellner, Helen Fielding, Jonathan Cavendish, Tim Bevan, Angela Morrison
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Fellner
Producer
Sharon Maguire
Director
Gemma Jackson
Production Design
Martin Walsh
Editor
Helen Fielding
Screenplay
Jonathan Cavendish
Producer
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Rachael Fleming
Costume Design
Tim Bevan
Producer
Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
Andrew Davies
Screenplay
Richard Curtis
Screenplay
Frazer Churchill
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridget Jones's Diary
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What is Bridget Jones's Diary about?
Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against expectations. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. Her charming boss takes an interest in her, and she cannot stop running into a rather disagreeable acquaintance whom Bridget cannot help finding quietly attractive.
Who directed Bridget Jones's Diary?
Bridget Jones's Diary was directed by Sharon Maguire.
Who stars in Bridget Jones's Diary?
The principal cast of Bridget Jones's Diary includes Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones.
When was Bridget Jones's Diary released and how long is it?
Bridget Jones's Diary was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bridget Jones's Diary?
Bridget Jones's Diary had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $281.9M at the worldwide box office (11.28 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Bridget Jones's Diary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bridget Jones's Diary was composed by Patrick Doyle.
Is Bridget Jones's Diary based on a book or true story?
Bridget Jones's Diary is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Fielding".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bridget Jones's Diary?
Bridget Jones's Diary holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).