Bright Star (2009)

6.6/10 119 min Drama Romance

Overview

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

Abbie Cornish

Fanny Brawne

Ben Whishaw

John Keats

Paul Schneider

Mr. Brown

Kerry Fox

Mrs. Brawne

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Samuel

Claudie Blakley

Maria Dilke

Gerard Monaco

Charles Dilke

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Abigail

Samuel Roukin

Reynolds

Amanda Hale

Reynolds sister

Lucinda Raikes

Reynolds sister

Samuel Barnett

Mr. Severn

Jonathan Aris

Mr. Hunt

Olly Alexander

Tom Keats

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

shopkeeper

Eileen Davies

Mrs. Bentley

Sebastian Armesto

Mr. Haslam

Adrian Schiller

Mr. Taylor

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