Where to watch Bright Star(2009)

Where to stream Bright Star

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Bright Star plot summary

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.

Details

Release date

September 18, 2009

Runtime

1h 59m

Genres

Drama, Romance

Directed by

Jane Campion

Country

Australia, United Kingdom

TMDB rating

6.6 / 10 · 494 votes

Bright Star trailer

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Cast

• Abbie CornishFanny Brawne
• Ben WhishawJohn Keats
• Paul SchneiderMr. Brown
• Kerry FoxMrs. Brawne
• EEdie MartinToots
• Thomas Brodie-SangsterSamuel
• Claudie BlakleyMaria Dilke
• Gerard MonacoCharles Dilke
• Antonia Campbell-HughesAbigail
• Samuel RoukinReynolds

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