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All women keep score... Only the great ones put it in writing. - Bridget Jones's Diary
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Title: Bridget Jones's Diary

Release Date: 13 Apr 2001

Runtime: 1h 37m

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama

Director: Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Miramax, Working Title Films, Little Bird

Production Companies: Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Miramax, Working Title Films, Little Bird

Overview: Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her various imperfections. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. The fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones. Thrown into the mix are Bridget's band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance into whom Bridget cannot seem to stop running or help finding quietly attractive.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (5082 votes)

Cast

  • Bridget Jones: Renée Zellweger
  • Mark Darcy: Colin Firth
  • Daniel Cleaver: Hugh Grant
  • Bridget's Dad: Jim Broadbent
  • Bridget's Mum: Gemma Jones
  • Tom: James Callis
  • Shazza: Sally Phillips
  • Jude: Shirley Henderson
  • Natasha: Embeth Davidtz
  • Lara: Lisa Barbuscia
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