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Comedy drama
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Bridget Jones's Diary is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Sharon Maguire, starring Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth. It is based on Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $282 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on Britbox and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Sharon Maguire
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is Bridget Jones's Diary About?
The premise of Bridget Jones's Diary without spoilers, adapted from Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At the start of a new year, Bridget Jones begins a diary, chronicling her attempts at self-improvement and search for love. This 32-year-old singleton humorously details her struggles with relationships, career, and body image, all while navigating the complexities of modern romance. Through candid entries, she shares her vulnerabilities and witty observations as she seeks balance and a healthier perspective on life and love.
Bridget Jones's Diary Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- unfaithfulness
- employer employee relationship
- opposites attract
- love triangle
- book publishing
- mother daughter relationship
- brawl
- new year's eve
- rabbit costume
- friendship
- based on novel
- 2000s
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- pride and prejudice
- reference to jane austen
- female nudity
- boss
- diary
- urban setting
- overweight woman
- calorie counting
- bunny costume
- comedy of manners
- betrayal
- winter
- snow
- three word title
- reference to saddam hussein
- reference to franz kafka
- reference to john keats
- reference to grace kelly
- knee high boots
- body shaming
- boots
- woman wears tights
- first part
- feel good romance
- sexual harassment
- female rear nudity
- love
- reference to pubic hair
- female author
- female writer
- pantyhose
- fishnet pantyhose
- triple f rated
- male writer
- american actress plays a british character
- single woman
- marital infidelity
- fistfight
Where to watch
Where to Watch Bridget Jones's Diary
Stream it on Britbox and fuboTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cast & crew
Bridget Jones's Diary Cast
Renée Zellweger leads the cast, with Colin Firth. Directed by Sharon Maguire.
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Director Sharon Maguire
Ratings
Bridget Jones's Diary Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bridget Jones's Diary 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 67% User score
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Plot
Bridget Jones's Diary Plot Summary
What happens in Bridget Jones's Diary from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bridget Jones, played by Renée Zellweger, finds herself in a frustrating predicament. Now in her early thirties, she’s still single, accident-prone, and grappling with concerns about her weight. Employed in publicity at a London book publishing house, her primary distraction is daydreaming about her charming yet unreliable boss, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant).
Full summary
The whole story of Bridget Jones's Diary, scene by scene
Box office
Bridget Jones's Diary Box Office & Budget
Bridget Jones's Diary grossed $282 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 11 times what it cost. $71.5 million came from the US and Canada and $210.5 million (75%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$282M
11× its budget
- US & Canada
- $71.5M
- International
- $210.5M
- Budget
- $25M
US & Canada 25%
Rest of the world 75%
Awards
Bridget Jones's Diary Awards & Nominations
Bridget Jones's Diary was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 8 nominations come from 5 ceremonies, the most at the BAFTA 2002.
8 nominations5 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2002 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Colin Firth
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Renée Zellweger
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Outstanding British Film
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Oscars 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Renée Zellweger
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Critics' Choice 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress – Renée Zellweger
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Renée Zellweger
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Golden Globes 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Renée Zellweger
Videos
Bridget Jones's Diary Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 4 trailers, 4 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Bridget Jones's Diary - Trailer
- Trailer Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), 35mm film trailer, scope.
- Trailer Official 2022 Trailer
- Clip "All By Myself"
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Bridget Jones's Diary?
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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What is Bridget's primary profession?
Details
Bridget Jones's Diary Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Burijitto Jonzu no nikki” and “Dnevnik Bridžit Džouns”.
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- Burijitto Jonzu no nikki
- Dnevnik Bridžit Džouns
- Dnevnikŭt na Bridzhit Dzhouns
- To Imerológio tis Brítzet Tzóouns
- Dnevnik Bridzhet Dzhons
- Shchodennyk Bridzhyt Dzhons
- Bridget Jones'un Gündəliyi
- Bridget Jones - Schokolade zum Frühstück
- Il diario di Bridget Jones
- Bridget Jones naplója
- El diario de Bridget Jones
- Le Journal de Bridget Jones
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- Дневник Бриджит Джонс
- Bridget Jones'un Günlüğü
- Bridget Jones - elämäni sinkkuna
- O Diário de Bridget Jones
- Bridget Jones' dagbog
- Bridget Jones dagbok
- BJ单身日记
- Dziennik Bridget Jones
- Deník Bridget Jonesové
- Το Ημερολόγιο της Μπρίτζετ Τζόουνς
- יומנה של ברידג'ט ג'ונס
- Щоденник Бріджит Джонс
- 브리짓 존스의 일기
- Jurnalul lui Bridget Jones
- Дневникът на Бриджит Джоунс
- Дневник Бриџит Џоунс
- BJ單身日記
- ブリジット・ジョーンズの日記
- Denník Bridget Jonesovej
- Dnevnik Bridget Jones
- Bridžitos Džouns dienoraštis, ბრიჯიტ ჯონსის დღიური
- บริดเจ็ท โจนส์ ไดอารี่ บันทึกรักพลิกล็อค
- Bridget Jonesi päevik
- دفتر خاطرات بریجیت جونز
- Bridžitas Džounsas dienasgrāmata
- Nhật Ký Tiểu Thư Jones
- El diari de Bridget Jones
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FAQ
Bridget Jones's Diary FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Bridget Jones's Diary, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bridget Jones's Diary?
Bridget Jones's Diary runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Bridget Jones's Diary released?
Bridget Jones's Diary was released on April 13, 2001.
Who directed Bridget Jones's Diary?
Bridget Jones's Diary was directed by Sharon Maguire.
More films by Sharon Maguire Who is in the cast of Bridget Jones's Diary?
Bridget Jones's Diary stars Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth.
Where can I watch Bridget Jones's Diary?
In the US, Bridget Jones's Diary is streaming on Britbox, fuboTV and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Bridget Jones's Diary make at the box office?
Bridget Jones's Diary grossed $282 million worldwide ($71.5 million domestic, $210.5 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is Bridget Jones's Diary rated?
Bridget Jones's Diary has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Bridget Jones's Diary based on a book?
Yes. Bridget Jones's Diary is adapted from Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding.
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