Bright Star

Bright Star

First love burns brightest.

Directed by Jane Campion

Produced by Pathe, Screen Australia

2009119 min6.6 / 10

A tender, visually luminous period romance about two intellectually matched souls constrained by circumstance and social convention.

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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  • Is Bright Star violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Bright Star sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Bright Star scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Bright Star easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Bright Star end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity68

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Surprise21

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

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Like Bright Star

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Bright Star, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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