A period drama based on the real-life romance between 19th century British poet John Keats (Ben Wishaw) and his neighbor, Fanny (Abbie Cornish). Fanny wasn't interested in anything but fashion at first, but the two got to know each other better after Keats learned she was caring for her seriously ill brother. Their romance was cut short when Keats also became sick. Paul Schneider plays Keats' friend and confidant. Directed by Jane Campion. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 2009.
Abbie Cornish in Bright Star
When Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan Phillippe), a decorated Iraq war veteran, returns home to Texas after his tour of duty, be believes he has fulfilled his contract with the US Army. But, just as he begins to adjust to civilian life and explain his time away to those he left behind, Brandon is ordered back to Iraq. What follows is his struggle to balance his fight against an unjust Army policy with the expectations of his friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers. Directed by Kimberly Peirce. With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Channing Tatum, Abbie Cornish and Ciarán Hinds. Categories: Drama, War. Year: 2008.
Abbie Cornish in Stop Loss
With the changing religious and political tides of late 16th century Europe, Queen Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett) finds her rule challenged by King Philip II of Spain (Jordi Mollà). With Spain's powerful army and armada intent on returning England to Catholicism, Queen Elizabeth must prepare to defend her empire, while struggling with her forbidden love with Sir Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen). Directed by Shekhar Kapur. With Geoffrey Rush, Samantha Morton and Abbie Cornish. Categories: Drama, History, Biography. Year: 2007.
Abbie Cornish in Elizabeth: The Golden Age