Bright Star Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

The tragic but intensely passionate love affair between Romantic poet John Keats (Ben Whishaw) and the radiant Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish) is detailed in this romantic period drama from critically acclaimed writer/director Jane Campion. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
09/16/2009
DVD Release Date:
01/26/2010
Rating:
PG
MPAA Reasons:
for thematic elements, some sensuality, brief language and incidental smoking.
Run Time:
119 min.
Distributor(s):
Apparition (USA), Pathé Pictures International
Production Co.:
Brightstar Films, Jan Chapman Productions, BBC Films, Hopscotch International, New South Wales Film and Television Office, Screen Australia
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Star-Crossed Lovers, Writer's Life, Dying Young
Tone:
Deliberate, Literate, Talky, Understated
Keywords:
love-affair, poet, star-crossed-lovers
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (09-18-2009)
Language:
English
Status:
In Theaters