Bright Star (2009)
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First love burns brightest.
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.
- Released: 2009-09-18
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 59m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10 from 496 votes
Directed by Jane Campion.
Top cast
- Abbie Cornish as Fanny Brawne
- Ben Whishaw as John Keats
- Paul Schneider as Mr. Brown
- Kerry Fox as Mrs. Brawne
- Edie Martin as Toots
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Samuel
- Claudie Blakley as Maria Dilke
- Gerard Monaco as Charles Dilke
- Antonia Campbell-Hughes as Abigail
- Samuel Roukin as Reynolds
Where to watch Bright Star
- United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
- Australia: stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
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