Bright Star (2009)

  • PG
  • 09/07/2009 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 59m

First love burns brightest.

Overview

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.

Jane Campion

Writer, Director

Andrew Motion

Story

Cast

Abbie Cornish's headshot

Abbie Cornish

Fanny Brawne
Ben Whishaw's headshot

Ben Whishaw

John Keats
Paul Schneider's headshot

Paul Schneider

Mr. Brown
Kerry Fox's headshot

Kerry Fox

Mrs. Brawne
Edie Martin's headshot

Edie Martin

Toots
Thomas Brodie-Sangster's headshot

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Samuel
Claudie Blakley's headshot

Claudie Blakley

Maria Dilke
Gerard Monaco's headshot

Gerard Monaco

Charles Dilke

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