Bright Star (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2009, Bright Star is a drama and romance film directed by Jane Campion, running about 119 minutes. “First love burns brightest.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Bright Star stars Abbie Cornish as Fanny Brawne, Ben Whishaw as John Keats, Paul Schneider as Mr. Brown and Kerry Fox as Mrs. Brawne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bright Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bright Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bright Star (2009)?
- In US, Bright Star is available to 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 Star worth watching?
- Bright Star holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bright Star?
- Bright Star stars Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox and Edie Martin.
- When was Bright Star released?
- Bright Star was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.