Is The Star worth watching?
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MasterpieceGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.
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MasterpieceGoodWatch scoreSummary
A young boy who has recently lost his mother finds new meaning when a shooting star lands in his garden.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.
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Crew
- Directed by
- David Moore
- Written by
- John Milarky
- Produced by
- Ildikó Kemény, Stephen Marsh
- Music by
- Dario Marianelli
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Facts
August 18, 1996 · 19 min · Drama, Comedy
- Released
- August 18, 1996
- Runtime
- 19 min
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Tropes
As Herself, The Big Damn Kiss, White-Dwarf Starlet +9
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is The Star worth watching?"
Questions about The Star
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Star okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will The Star make me laugh?
Serious
Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.
Can I half-watch The Star?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.