Bright Young Things (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bright Young Things is a 2004 comedy drama starring Dan Aykroyd, Emily Mortimer and Stephen Campbell Moore. It is based on Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh and Simon James. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
English What Is Bright Young Things About?
The premise of Bright Young Things without spoilers, adapted from Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh and Simon James. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1930s in England, a group of wealthy young people enjoy a life of extravagance and adventure. Adam Fenwick-Symes, a struggling writer, finds himself caught between a promising future with Nina Blount and the complications arising from a ruined manuscript and resulting financial difficulties. He navigates a world of reckless behavior and social maneuvering, trying to maintain appearances while facing personal challenges and romantic entanglements.
Bright Young Things Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay
- lesbian subtext
- lesbian
- homosexual
- gay character
- painful sex
- soldier
- card game
- train station
- stationmaster
- taxi
- period drama
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- end credits roll call
- passenger ship
- repaying a debt
- gold pen
- romantic reunion
- newspaper headline
- reference to orgy
- implied sex
- fancy dress party
- bank check
- man dances with a man
- homosexuality is illegal
- jewish director
- mental illness
- woman disappointed in sex
- selling fiancee
- confiscated book
- jewish writer
- woman given injection
- man sells fiancee
- confiscated manuscript
- fleeing police
- burning manuscript
- woman dislikes sex
- dancing in mental hospital
- man sells wife
- breakup
- cheating fiancee
- race car
- men dancing together
- fiancee
- alcohol
- man sells son
- male protagonist
- mental institution
- suicide by gas
- delusions
- cheating on fiance
Bright Young Things Cast
Dan Aykroyd leads the cast, with Emily Mortimer and Stephen Campbell Moore.
Bright Young Things Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bright Young Things 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 66% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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Bright Young Things Plot Summary
What happens in Bright Young Things from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this captivating narrative, we meet the charming yet troubled protagonist Adam Fenwick-Symes, an aspiring novelist betrothed to the lovely Nina Blount. However, Adam’s life takes a dramatic turn when customs officials at Dover seize his commissioned novel, Bright Young Things, deeming its content too explicit. This leaves him in a precarious financial bind that jeopardizes his wedding plans.
Full summary
The whole story of Bright Young Things, scene by scene
Bright Young Things Box Office
Bright Young Things grossed $2.9 million worldwide. $933,637 came from the US and Canada and $2 million (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.9M
- US & Canada
- $933.6K
- International
- $2M
Bright Young Things Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bright Young Things.
How Well Do You Know Bright Young Things?
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 the name of the protagonist in 'Bright Young Things'?
Cars in Bright Young Things
20 cars on screen, including the 1927 Bugatti Type 35 Replica and the 1927 Austin 12/4 Clifton Tourer.
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1936 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role -
1937 Austin 14/6 Goodwood Minor role
Bright Young Things Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “브라이트 영 씽” and “Escándalo con clase”.
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- 브라이트 영 씽
- Escándalo con clase
- Sexo
- Escândalos e Celebridade
- Золотая молодежь
- Златната младеж
- 光彩年华
- Loucos e Decadentes
- Fiatalság, bolondság
- Rozverná mládež
- Сяюча молодь
- ไฮโซวัยระเริง
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Movies Like Bright Young Things
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bright Lights, The Young, the Gay and the Restless and Bright Angel.
Bright Young Things FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Bright Young Things, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bright Young Things?
Bright Young Things runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Bright Young Things released?
Bright Young Things was released on August 20, 2004.
Who is in the cast of Bright Young Things?
Bright Young Things stars Dan Aykroyd, Emily Mortimer and Stephen Campbell Moore.
How much did Bright Young Things make at the box office?
Bright Young Things grossed $2.9 million worldwide ($933,637 domestic, $2 million international).
How is Bright Young Things rated?
Bright Young Things has 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is Bright Young Things based on a book?
Yes. Bright Young Things is adapted from Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh and Simon James.
Does Bright Young Things have a post-credit scene?
No. Bright Young Things has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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