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Maps to the Stars

2014Movie1 h 52 minR

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic685.9Rotten Tomatoes62%44%

A profoundly sad, relentlessly bleak drama movie about family and show business, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

Eventually stars burn out.

Driven by an intense need for fame and validation, members of a dysfunctional Hollywood family chase celebrity, one another, and the relentless ghosts of their pasts. Their fragile ecosystem is disrupted by the arrival of Agatha, the scarred and estranged pyromaniac daughter.

Feels like

  • Hollywood Satire
  • Dysfunctional Family Drama
  • Psychological Horror Lite
  • Bleak & Melancholic
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Celebrity Critique
  • David Cronenberg Style
  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Star-Studded Cast

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
David Cronenberg
Written by
Bruce Wagner
Produced by
Martin Katz, Saïd Ben Saïd, Michel Merkt
Music by
Howard Shore

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 21, 2014 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
May 21, 2014
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States, France, Germany
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
53 countries

Tropes

Spoiled Brat, Covered with Scars, Pet the Dog +9

  • Spoiled Brat
  • Covered with Scars
  • Pet the Dog
  • Conspicuous Consumption
  • Self-Immolation
  • The Cameo
  • Brother–Sister Incest
  • Title Drop
  • Lotus Position
  • Abusive Parents
  • Beleaguered Assistant
  • Fan Disservice

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Maps to the Stars?"

Questions about Maps to the Stars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Maps to the Stars?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Maps to the Stars from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 37 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Maps to the Stars worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (65 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Will I feel good after watching Maps to the Stars?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Maps to the Stars plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Maps to the Stars a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 30% of its budget.

What tropes does Maps to the Stars use?

Spoiled BratCovered with ScarsPet the DogConspicuous ConsumptionSelf-ImmolationThe CameoBrother–Sister IncestTitle DropLotus PositionAbusive ParentsBeleaguered AssistantFan Disserviceand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Spoiled Brat, Covered with Scars, and Pet the Dog.