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Bright Young Things

2003·Movie
1h 46min·R
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic646.0Rotten Tomatoes65%68%
IMDb6.5Metacritic646.0Rotten Tomatoes65%68%

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Situational Comedy4

World

History and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
1930s EnglandSocial SatireEccentric CharactersBright Young ThingsWitty DialogueLost GenerationAristocraticCamp and IronicHistorical Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Fry, Annie Penn, Cordelia Hardy
Written by:
Stephen Fry, Evelyn Waugh
Produced by:
Stephen Fry, Michael Winterbottom, Andrew Eaton
Composed by:
Anne Dudley, Jim Greenhorn, Ben Meechan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bright Young Things

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bright Young Things legally?

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Bright Young Things is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Peacock, Kanopy, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bright Young Things worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bright Young Things rated?

RNudity

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity.

How long is Bright Young Things?

1 h 46 min

Bright Young Things runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Bright Young Things based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bright Young Things?

Critics65
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Bright Young Things much the same way.

What language is Bright Young Things in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Bright Young Things?

10AUCAFIGBGGGIIEMTNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bright Young Things in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bright Young Things use?

Adaptational HeroismThe AlcoholicGold DiggerDisproportionate RetributionRun for the BorderCamp GayTabloid MelodramaGenteel Interbellum SettingDriven to SuicideDrunk DriverSnowball LieRuritaniaand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Bright Young Things, including Adaptational Heroism, The Alcoholic, Gold Digger.