Brightest Star Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: May. 4, 2014

Brightest Star

Release Date: Friday, January 31, 2014 Limited

After the heartbreaking end of his first great love, a recent college graduate sets out on a quest to win back the girl of his dreams, only to discover his own journey is just beginning.

Director: Maggie Kiley

Starring: Jessica Szohr • Clark Gregg • Allison Janney • Chris Lowell • Rose McIver

N/A Comedy N/A

4.57 / 5.0

37% WILL SEE 63% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Fresh out of college, a young man (Chris Lowell) is left devastated when the girl of his dreams dumps him. Refusing to move on, he devises a plan to transform himself into the man she desires. After resigning himself to working for the head of a company in corporate mediocrity (Clark Gregg), he falls for a hipster songstress (Jessica Szohr) who likes him as he is. As his path continues to unfold unexpectedly, the counsel of a kindred spirit astronomer (Allison Janney) helps him understand how to truly carve out a place in the universe.

Comedy Drama Romance

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Who stars in Brightest Star – Cast List

J
Jessica Szohr
... Lita

The Internship, Piranha 3D
Clark Gregg
... Mr. Markovic

Good Night, and Good Luck: Live From Broadway, The Avengers
A
Allison Janney
... The Astronomer

Juno, The Creator
C
Chris Lowell
... The Boy

Promising Young Woman, Veronica Mars
R
Rose McIver
... Charlotte

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby, Next Exit
P
Peter Jacobson
... Dr. Lambert

Fly Me to the Moon, Cars 2
E
Elvy Yost
... Jodi

Bandslam

Who is making Brightest Star – Crew List

A look at Brightest Star behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Maggie Kiley last helmed Light Years. The film's writer Maggie Kiley last penned Light Years.

Director: Maggie Kiley
Screenwriter: Maggie Kiley

Studio: Gravitas Ventures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Brightest Star

Key Facts

Based on Maggie Kiley's 2009 short "Some Boys Don't Leave," which starred Jesse Eisenberg and won Kiley awards at the Tribeca and Palm Springs film fests.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2013

Completed

Changed Brightest Star movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Light Years
Language: English

Brightest Star Trailers and Clips

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Brightest Star Release Date: When was the film released?

Brightest Star was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 31 , 2014. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Labor Day, That Awkward Moment and Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage. As a limited release, Brightest Star was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.