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Bright Star

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.

1h 59m2009PGTMDb 6.6

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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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Status
Released
Released
18 September 2009
Runtime
1h 59m
Rating
PG
TMDB score
6.6 / 10 (494 votes)

Production

Director
Jane Campion
Studios
Pathe, Screen Australia, UK Film Council
Countries
Australia, United Kingdom

Box Office

Budget
$10.0M
Revenue
$14.4M
Profit
$4.4M
Return
1.4×

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
French, English