Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason is a 2004 romantic comedy directed by Beeban Kidron, starring Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. It is partly based on Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $265.1 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) at the Golden Globes 2005. Critics gave it 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Beeban Kidron
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason About?
The premise of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason without spoilers, adapted from Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Bridget Jones faces new challenges as she attempts to host a television program while grappling with her feelings for Mark Darcy. Following a difficult separation, she embarks on a chaotic journey overseas, encountering a string of humorous situations. Her travels lead to an unexpected encounter with Daniel Cleaver, prompting her to reconsider her priorities and ultimately, what she desires in a relationship.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Cast
Renée Zellweger leads the cast, with Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. Directed by Beeban Kidron.
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Director Beeban Kidron
More from Beeban Kidron
More films directed by Beeban Kidron, best-rated first: To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, Cinderella, Swept from the Sea and Great Moments in Aviation.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 27% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 62% User score
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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Plot Summary
What happens in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bridget Jones, played by Renée Zellweger, is over the moon about her blossoming relationship with Mark Darcy, portrayed by Colin Firth. However, her excitement soon turns to insecurity when she encounters Mark’s charming and clever assistant, Rebecca Gillies, played by Jacinda Barrett.
While working on the morning show Sit-Up Britain, Bridget unexpectedly runs into her former lover, Daniel Cleaver, brought to life by Hugh Grant. Daniel presents her with an enticing offer to join him on a new travel series, despite her initial protests and her vehement declaration that he is a “deceitful, sexist, disgusting specimen of humanity.” Ultimately, she relents, putting aside her friends’ warnings.
Full summary
The whole story of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, scene by scene
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Box Office & Budget
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason grossed $265.1 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 6.6 times what it cost. $40.2 million came from the US and Canada and $224.9 million (85%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$265.1M
6.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $40.2M
- International
- $224.9M
- Budget
- $40M
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Awards & Nominations
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) at the Golden Globes 2005.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Renée Zellweger
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.
How Well Do You Know Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Bridget Jones?
Cars in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
25 cars on screen, including the 1991 LTI Fairway and the 2003 BMW 530d E60.
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1999 Ford Focus MkI Minor role
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Also Known As
49 alternative titles, including “Bridget Jones' Diary 2” and “Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason”.
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- Bridget Jones' Diary 2
- Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason
- El Diario de Bridget Jones II Sobreviviré
- Bridzhit Dzhouns: Na rŭba na razuma
- Bridget Jones: I epomeni selida
- Bridget Jonesui ilgi: Yeoljeong aejeong
- Bridžit Džouns: Na ivici razuma
- Bridzhit Dzhons: Grani razumnogo
- Bridzhyt Dzhons: Mezhi rozumnoho
- Bridget Jones - Am Rande des Wahnsinns
- Bridget Jones: Məntiqin Sirri
- Che pasticcio
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- Bridget Jones!
- Bridget Jones: Mindjárt megőrülök!
- Bridget Jones: Sobreviviré
- Bridget Jones - L'Âge de raison
- På spaning med Bridget Jones
- Бриджит Джонс: Грани разумного
- Bridget Jones: Mantığın Sınırı
- O Novo Diário de Bridget Jones
- Bridget Jones: W pogoni za rozumem
- Bridget Jones: På randen af fornuft
- Bridget Jonesová: S rozumem v koncích
- BJ单身日记2：理性边缘
- Μπρίτζετ Τζόουνς: Η Επόμενη Σελίδα
- ברידג'ט ג'ונס: עובדות החיים
- Бріджит Джонс: Межі розумного
- Bridget Jones: No Limite da Razão
- Bridget Jones: La limita rațiunii
- 브리짓 존스의 일기: 열정과 애정
- Bridget Jones : L'âge de la raison
- Бриджит Джоунс: На ръба на разума
- Бриџит Џонс: На ивици разума
- Bridget Jones: På randen
- ブリジット・ジョーンズの日記 きれそうなわたしの12か月
- Bridget Jonesová: S rozumom v koncoch, ბრიჯიტ ჯონსი: გონიერების ზღვარი
- Bridget Jones: Al borde de la razón
- บันทึกรักเล่มสองของบริดเจ็ท โจนส์
- Bridget Jones: Na rubu pameti
- Bridget Jones: Täitsa lõpp
- Bridget Jones: Elämä jatkuu
- Bridžit Džons: Na ivici razuma
- BJ單身日記：男人禍水
- BJ單身日記：愛你不愛你
- بریجت جونز: نکته باریک
- Bridžita Džounsa 2. Saprāta robeža
- Bridžitos Džouns dienoraštis: Ties proto riba
- Bridget Jones: Bên Lề Lý Luận
- Bridget Jones: Sobreviuré
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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason?
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason released?
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason was released on November 12, 2004.
Who directed Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason?
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason was directed by Beeban Kidron.
More films by Beeban Kidron Who is in the cast of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason?
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason stars Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant.
How much did Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason make at the box office?
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason grossed $265.1 million worldwide ($40.2 million domestic, $224.9 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason rated?
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason has 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Is Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason based on a book?
Yes. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason is partly adapted from Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding.
Was Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason nominated for any awards?
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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