Bright Young Things 2003
“Sex... Scandal... Celebrity... Some things never change.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Director
- Stephen Fry
- Networks
- The Film Consortium, UK Film Council, Visionview Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Bright Young Things?
Topic: Film "Bright Young Things" (2003). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 3, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- The Film Consortium, UK Film Council, Visionview Productions
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 97 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~106 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- The Film Consortium, UK Film Council, Visionview Productions
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Title: Bright Young Things
Release Year: 2003
Genre: Comedy and Drama
Runtime: 1h 46m
Rating: R
Setting: 1930s England
Plot: A group of young socialites dominate national gossip with extravagant and outlandish antics. Adam Fenwick-Symes is an aspiring novelist trying to raise money to marry Nina Blount. Customs officials confiscate his first manuscript, forcing him to find new ways to earn money for the wedding.
Director: Stephen Fry (Source [3], [6])
Cast members mentioned:
Emily Mortimer (Nina) [4]
Stephen Campbell Moore (Adam) [4]
Fenella Woolgar (Agatha) [4]
Simon McBurney (Sneath/Photo-Rat) [4]
Michael Sheen [2, 4]
James McAvoy [2]
Stockard Ch
Should you watch it?
“An aspiring novelist navigates the chaotic social scene of 1930s London to secure his future marriage.”
- Written and directed by Stephen Fry
- Based on the classic Evelyn Waugh novel Vile Bodies
- Provides sharp satirical commentary on celebrity and high society
- The satirical tone and focus on social antics may not appeal to viewers seeking traditional narrative structures
Watch it if you enjoy period dramas that offer a cynical look at the lives of wealthy socialites.
The film maintains a satirical and dramatic tone with a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes.
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Is the film worth watching?
The film is a satirical drama based on the novel Vile Bodies, recommended for those interested in 1930s social commentary.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes.
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Streaming availability varies by region; please check your local platforms for current listings.
What is the source material for the film?
The screenplay is based on the 1930 novel Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh.
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