: She is torn between her charming but unreliable boss, Daniel Cleaver ( Hugh Grant ), and the reserved, kind-hearted barrister Mark Darcy ( Colin Firth ).

is a British-American-French romantic comedy directed by Sharon Maguire and based on the 1996 novel by Helen Fielding . The film follows the life of Bridget Jones (played by Renée Zellweger ), a 32-year-old single woman in London who decides to take control of her life by keeping an honest personal diary. Movie Overview & Plot

: Bridget navigates her early thirties while struggling with her career, self-esteem, and a complicated love triangle.

: Bridget's group of eccentric friends (Shazzer, Jude, and Tom). Watch Bridget Jones's Diary | Netflix Watch Bridget Jones's Diary | Netflix. More to WatchPlans.

: The story explores self-acceptance, modern relationships, and the chaos of single life, often drawing comparisons to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice . Main Cast & Characters Renée Zellweger : Bridget Jones. Hugh Grant : Daniel Cleaver. Colin Firth : Mark Darcy. Jim Broadbent : Bridget's Father. Gemma Jones : Bridget's Mother.