Movies like Bright Star

Though set in a different period, Amadeus shares Bright Star’s focus on the life of a creative genius. The film chronicles the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and provides a dramatic exploration of passion, jealousy, and music.

The Young Victoria chronicles the early years of Queen Victoria's rule and her legendary romance with Prince Albert. Its sumptuous period detail and focus on young love make it a kindred spirit to Bright Star.

Jane Austen's tale brought to life, Pride & Prejudice captures the romantic sensibilities of the early 19th century with its focus on love, class, and social standing. Much like Bright Star, it presents a detailed and lush portrayal of period life with a strong central romance.

Another of Austen's novels adapted for the screen, Sense and Sensibility offers a combination of romance, societal critique, and strong characterizations, akin to the narrative style of Bright Star.

Set in the mid-19th century, The Piano tells the story of a mute piano player and her daughter. Though more visceral and erotic than Bright Star, it similarly explores themes of love and self-expression through an artistic medium.

Featuring the life of the 18th-century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, The Duchess offers a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and high society, set against a backdrop of political change, evoking a similar period feel as Bright Star.

With its gothic overtones and passionate romance, Jane Eyre captures the mood of its era. Audiences who appreciate the portrayal of literature and love in Bright Star may find themselves equally enthralled by this adaptation.

A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman, Becoming Jane is another film that fans of Bright Star will appreciate for its historical backdrop and exploration of the complexities of love and artistic inspiration.