Bright Young Things (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2003, Bright Young Things is a comedy film directed by Stephen Fry, running about 106 minutes. “Sex... Scandal... Celebrity... Some things never change.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Bright Young Things stars Stephen Campbell Moore as Adam Fenwick-Symes, Harriet Walter as Lady Maitland, Emily Mortimer as Nina Blount and Michael Sheen as Miles Maitland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Bright Young Things has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon 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 Bright Young Things page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bright Young Things tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bright Young Things (2003)?
- In US, Bright Young Things is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Bright Young Things worth watching?
- Bright Young Things holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bright Young Things?
- Bright Young Things stars Stephen Campbell Moore, Harriet Walter, Emily Mortimer, Michael Sheen and James McAvoy.
- When was Bright Young Things released?
- Bright Young Things was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.