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Bright

Bright

20176.21h 57m

Overview

In an alternate present-day where magical creatures live among us, two L.A. cops become embroiled in a prophesied turf battle.

Directed by David Ayer
Written by Max Landis, David Ayer
Produced by David Ayer, Bryan Unkeless, Ted Sarandos
Box OfficeBudget: $90.0M0

Top Cast

Will Smith

Will Smith

Daryl Ward

Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton

Nick Jakoby

Lucy Fry

Lucy Fry

Tikka

Noomi Rapace

Noomi Rapace

Leilah

Edgar Ramírez

Edgar Ramírez

Kandomere

Ike Barinholtz

Ike Barinholtz

Pollard

Veronica Ngo

Veronica Ngo

Tien

Alex Meraz

Alex Meraz

Serafin

Happy Anderson

Happy Anderson

Montehugh

Dawn Olivieri

Dawn Olivieri

Sherri Ward

Themes & Keywords

policeelvesmagicfairylos angeles, california

About Bright

Bright is a fantasy, action, crime, thriller film released in 2017 exploring themes of police, elves, magic, fairy, los angeles, california. Directed by David Ayer, it stars Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Lucy Fry. In an alternate present-day where magical creatures live among us, two L.A. cops become embroiled in a prophesied turf battle.

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