Bright Star (2009): movie guide

What is Bright Star about?

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.

Cast highlights

Bright Star features Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox, Edie Martin, Thomas Brodie-Sangster. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2009-09-18. Runtime: 119 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (496 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover Bright Star on Cinema Box

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Bright Star?

Bright Star is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Bright Star?

Bright Star runs about 119 minutes.

Who stars in Bright Star?

Cast highlights include Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox, Edie Martin, Thomas Brodie-Sangster.

Does Cinema Box stream Bright Star?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Bright Star?

Open the Bright Star page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.