Bright Young Things
2003, English. Directed by Stephen Fry.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Bright Young Things is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen FryDirector
- Stephen Campbell MooreAdam Fenwick-Symes
- Emily MortimerNina Blount
- Harriet WalterLady Maitland
- Michael SheenMiles Maitland
- James McAvoySimon Balcairn
- David TennantGinger Littlejohn
- Stockard ChanningMrs. Melrose Ape
- Fenella WoolgarAgatha Runcible
- Dan AykroydLord Monomark
- Simon McBurneySneath
- Julia McKenzieLottie Crump
- Jim BroadbentThe Drunken Major
Details
- Released
- 3 October 2003
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Stephen Fry
- Budget
- $10M
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What Bright Young Things is based on
Bright Young Things is based on Vile Bodies, a 1930 novel by Evelyn Waugh, published by Chapman and Hall.
Novel · 1930
Vile Bodies
By Evelyn Waugh
Published by Chapman and Hall
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Bright Young Things: quick answers
Is Bright Young Things worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bright Young Things?
Bright Young Things runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Bright Young Things have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bright Young Things. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bright Young Things parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bright Young Things is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bright Young Things on?
Bright Young Things is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bright Young Things?
If you liked Bright Young Things, try A Month by the Lake, Cold Comfort Farm, Sirens.
Who directed Bright Young Things?
Bright Young Things (2003) was directed by Stephen Fry and stars Stephen Campbell Moore, Emily Mortimer, Harriet Walter.
What is Bright Young Things based on?
Bright Young Things is based on Vile Bodies, a 1930 novel by Evelyn Waugh, published by Chapman and Hall.