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Bright Star

"First love burns brightest."

Movie
2009
6.6

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Movie 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 reciprocate...

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.

Bright Star is a 2009 Romance and Drama movie directed by Jane Campion starring Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox and Edie Martin. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on YourMovies - including Amazon Prime Video availability.