Trivia

This is the only film directed by Sir Stephen Fry.

This was John Mills' final film before his death on April 23, 2005 at the age of 97.

"Bright Young Things" was the working title of "Vile Bodies", the book upon which this movie was based.

Assistant director Jo Crocker is executive producer, writer, and director Sir Stephen Fry's sister.

Executive producer, writer, and director Sir Stephen Fry commissioned two contemporary songs from Pet Shop Boys for the movie, a cover version of Noël Coward's "The Party's Over Now", and a The Pet Shop Boys-penned title track. The title track was written and recorded, but Fry elected not to use any The Pet Shop Boys' performances, preferring to utilize only period music in this movie.