Bridget Jones's Diary (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, Bridget Jones's Diary is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Sharon Maguire, running about 97 minutes. “Health Warning: Adopting Bridget's lifestyle could seriously damage your health.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chaotic Bridget Jones meets a snobbish lawyer, and he soon enters her world of imperfections.
Who’s in it. Bridget Jones's Diary stars Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones, Colin Firth as Mark Darcy, Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver and Gemma Jones as Bridget's Mum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Bridget Jones's Diary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $281.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bridget Jones's Diary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bridget Jones's Diary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)?
- In US, Bridget Jones's Diary is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bridget Jones's Diary worth watching?
- Bridget Jones's Diary holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bridget Jones's Diary?
- Bridget Jones's Diary stars Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent.
- When was Bridget Jones's Diary released?
- Bridget Jones's Diary was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.