Bright Young Things (2003)
Sex... Scandal... Celebrity... Some things never change.
During the 1930s in England, a group of young socialites dominate the national gossip with extravagant and outlandish antics. Among the group is the aspiring novelist Adam Fenwick-Symes, who is attempting to raise enough money to marry fellow member Nina Blount. However, after customs officials confiscate his first manuscript, Fenwick-Symes must recover from the financial setback and figure out new ways to earn money for a wedding.
Director: Stephen Fry
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: October 3, 2003
Cast
- Stephen Campbell Moore - Adam Fenwick-Symes
- Emily Mortimer - Nina Blount
- Harriet Walter - Lady Maitland
- Michael Sheen - Miles Maitland
- James McAvoy - Simon Balcairn
- David Tennant - Ginger Littlejohn
- Stockard Channing - Mrs. Melrose Ape
- Fenella Woolgar - Agatha Runcible
- Dan Aykroyd - Lord Monomark
- Simon McBurney - Sneath
Screenplay
- Stephen Fry (Screenplay)
- Evelyn Waugh (Novel)
Music: Anne Dudley
Cinematography: Henry Braham
Editing: Alex Mackie
Production: The Film Consortium, UK Film Council, Visionview Productions, Icon Films, Revolution Films, Doubting Hall Limited
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, based on novel or book, social commentary, aristocrat, 1930s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bright Young Things about?
- During the 1930s in England, a group of young socialites dominate the national gossip with extravagant and outlandish antics. Among the group is the aspiring novelist Adam Fenwick-Symes, who is attempting to raise enough money to marry fellow member Nina Blount. However, after customs officials confiscate his first manuscript, Fenwick-Symes must recover from the financial setback and figure out new ways to earn money for a wedding.
- Who directed Bright Young Things?
- Bright Young Things was directed by Stephen Fry.
- Who stars in Bright Young Things?
- Bright Young Things stars Stephen Campbell Moore, Emily Mortimer, Harriet Walter, Michael Sheen, James McAvoy, David Tennant.
- How long is Bright Young Things?
- Bright Young Things has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Bright Young Things?
- Bright Young Things is a Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Bright Young Things?
- Bright Young Things had a budget of $10M.
- Where was Bright Young Things produced?
- Bright Young Things was produced in United Kingdom.