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Bright Star · LeviOsa

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2009·PG

First love burns brightest.

DramaRomance1h 59m

🍅83%

🍅

83%

Tomatometer

🍿

68%

Popcornmeter

6.6

TMDB

Storyline

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.

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Details

DirectorJane Campion

ReleasedSep 18, 2009

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$10M

Revenue

$14.4M

Parental guidePGUS

Studios

Pathe

Screen Australia

UK Film Council

Hopscotch ProductionsBright Star FilmsJan Chapman Productions

Cast

Abbie Cornish

Abbie Cornish

Fanny Brawne

Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

John Keats

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Mr. Brown

Kerry Fox

Kerry Fox

Mrs. Brawne

Edie Martin

Toots

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Samuel

Claudie Blakley

Claudie Blakley

Maria Dilke

Gerard Monaco

Gerard Monaco

Charles Dilke

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Abigail

Samuel Roukin

Samuel Roukin

Reynolds

Amanda Hale

Amanda Hale

Reynolds sister

Lucinda Raikes

Lucinda Raikes

Reynolds sister

Where to watch(NG)

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Reviews

10 reviews · 7 critics · 2 fans

7 fresh · 2 rotten

Critics consensus

“Jane Campion's direction is as refined as her screenplay, and she gets the most out of her cast -- especially Abbie Cornish -- in this understated period drama.”

83% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Valerie Lapinski

RTVoxMay 20, 2022

Manages to bottle the fleeting feeling of spring bliss.

D

Deborah Ross

RTThe SpectatorAug 30, 2018

Yes, it is a thing of beauty and, yes, things of beauty are joys for ever but we can also probably say this about them: they don't always add up to the most affecting movies.

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Ed Koch

RTThe AtlanticJan 17, 2018

Wonderful attention is paid to detail, including clothing, furniture and highly-stylized behavior. What is missing is emotion.

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Marya E. Gates

RTCool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)Jan 30, 2026

Their initial flirtation is shockingly modern with its verve and sass, while the chemistry between Whishaw and Cornish buzzes with erotic electricity.

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Information

Title

Bright Star

Released

Sep 18, 2009

Rated

PG

Region of Origin

Australia, United Kingdom

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 59m

Status

Released

Studios

Pathe, Screen Australia

Possession