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Feature film — 2009

Bright Star (2009)

6.61h 59mDrama — Romance

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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A high-signal pick with 495 votes.

Pathe / Screen Australia / UK Film Council / Hopscotch Productions / Bright Star Films / Jan Chapman Productions / New South Wales Film & Television Office

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Director: Jane Campion

On screen

Cast & crew

Abbie Cornish as Fanny Brawne

Abbie Cornish

Fanny Brawne

Ben Whishaw as John Keats

Ben Whishaw

John Keats

Paul Schneider as Mr. Brown

Paul Schneider

Mr. Brown

Kerry Fox as Mrs. Brawne

Kerry Fox

Mrs. Brawne

E

Edie Martin

Toots

Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Samuel

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Samuel

Claudie Blakley as Maria Dilke

Claudie Blakley

Maria Dilke

Gerard Monaco as Charles Dilke

Gerard Monaco

Charles Dilke

Antonia Campbell-Hughes as Abigail

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Abigail

Samuel Roukin as Reynolds

Samuel Roukin

Reynolds

Amanda Hale as Reynolds sister

Amanda Hale

Reynolds sister

Lucinda Raikes as Reynolds sister

Lucinda Raikes

Reynolds sister

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