Bright Star

2009

6.6 (493)

1 hr 59 min

First love burns brightest.

$10,000,000

$14,374,652

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.

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

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