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Brightest Star (2014): Ratings

Brightest Star (2014) movie poster

Brightest Star is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Maggie Kiley. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes. Critics gave it 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

IMDb rating
5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
13%
Metascore
32
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Brightest Star (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Maggie Kiley
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Brightest Star About?

The premise of Brightest Star without spoilers.

Following a painful breakup, a young man sets out on a journey to transform himself into the ideal partner for his former girlfriend. Along the way, he explores the worlds of music and self-discovery, receiving guidance from a wise astronomer and a captivating singer. Through his experiences, he realizes that authenticity and being true to oneself are ultimately the most valuable qualities.

Brightest Star Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • based on short film
  • outer space
  • journey
  • girl
  • college
  • f rated
  • sports ticket
  • work
  • undergraduate
  • former tenant
  • telescope
  • stability
+38 more
  • soulmate
  • school
  • sales
  • restaurant
  • rent
  • reality
  • promotion
  • physics
  • parents
  • observatory
  • nepotism
  • nameless character
  • music gig
  • money
  • liberal arts college
  • job
  • janitor
  • grief
  • future
  • friendship
  • firm
  • being dumped
  • depression
  • dating
  • crush
  • corporation
  • cooking
  • class
  • city
  • chef
  • career
  • breakup
  • bar
  • band
  • astronomer
  • apartment
  • affair
  • baseball
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Crew

The Director of Brightest Star

Directed by Maggie Kiley.

From the director

More from Maggie Kiley

More films directed by Maggie Kiley: Dial A Prayer and Some Boys Don’t Leave.

Full filmography
Ratings

Brightest Star Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Brightest Star 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

Videos

Brightest Star Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Brightest Star.

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Details

Brightest Star Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Яркая звезда” and “La estrella más brillante”.

Also known as
  • Яркая звезда
  • La estrella más brillante
  • Cea mai strălucitoare stea
  • הכוכב הבהיר ביותר
  • Най-ярката звезда
  • 브라이티스트 스타

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FAQ

Brightest Star FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Brightest Star, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Brightest Star?

Brightest Star runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Brightest Star released?

Brightest Star was released on January 31, 2014.

Who directed Brightest Star?

Brightest Star was directed by Maggie Kiley.

More films by Maggie Kiley

How is Brightest Star rated?

Brightest Star has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 32 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does Brightest Star have a post-credit scene?

No. Brightest Star has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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