Bright Days Ahead (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, Bright Days Ahead is a drama and romance film directed by Marion Vernoux, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Bright days ahead? Caroline has retired, at last. A new life lies before her: time to take care of her children, her husband, and, most of all, herself. However, she soon comes to realize that this new freedom is synonymous with boredom and idleness. Especially when she receives a membership to her neighborhood’s senior club as a birthday present… Reluctant at first, she nevertheless decides to take the plunge. Oddly enough, she meets great people there, starting with the young computer science teacher, who is far from insensitive to her charms. Caroline gradually takes control of her life again and lives a second youth: taking a new lover, living new experiences, breaking the rules, not doing what’s expected of her… Who said that retirement was the beginning of the end and not a new beginning?
Who’s in it. Bright Days Ahead stars Fanny Ardant as Caroline, Laurent Lafitte as Julien, Patrick Chesnais as Philippe and Jean-François Stévenin as Roger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bright Days Ahead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.9M 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 Days Ahead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bright Days Ahead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bright Days Ahead (2013)?
- In US, Bright Days Ahead 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 Days Ahead worth watching?
- Bright Days Ahead holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Days Ahead?
- Bright Days Ahead stars Fanny Ardant, Laurent Lafitte, Patrick Chesnais, Jean-François Stévenin and Fanny Cottençon.
- When was Bright Days Ahead released?
- Bright Days Ahead was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.