# Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

> A candid London singleton turns her chaotic love life, career anxieties, and imperfect self-image into a funny search for genuine connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/512

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Director: Sharon Maguire
- Cast: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, James Callis, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0243155/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, self-deprecating, warm, date night, girls night

## Synopsis

A relatable journey of self-discovery and romantic misadventures unfolds in the bustling streets of London.

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