Bright Young Things

Synopsis

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.

Release date

03 Oct 2003

Directed by

Stephen Fry

Runtime

1h 46m

Cast

Stephen Campbell Moore

Adam Fenwick-Symes

Emily Mortimer

Nina Blount

Harriet Walter

Lady Maitland

Michael Sheen

Miles Maitland

James McAvoy

Simon Balcairn

David Tennant

Ginger Littlejohn

Stockard Channing

Mrs. Melrose Ape

Fenella Woolgar

Agatha Runcible

Dan Aykroyd

Lord Monomark

Simon McBurney

Sneath

Julia McKenzie

Lottie Crump

Jim Broadbent

The Drunken Major