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The Fault in Our Stars

2014Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

DramaRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic697.4Rotten Tomatoes81%85%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving romance movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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  • Teen Romance Drama
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  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Witty and Intelligent Dialogue
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Josh Boone
Written by
Michael H. Weber, Scott Neustadter, John Green
Produced by
Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen
Music by
Nate Walcott, Mike Mogis

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Facts

June 3, 2014 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
June 3, 2014
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$307 million
Available in
80 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Alternative Foreign Theme Song, Freestate Amsterdam, Funny Background Event +9

  • Alternative Foreign Theme Song
  • Freestate Amsterdam
  • Funny Background Event
  • Egging
  • Smoking Is Cool
  • Dying Moment of Awesome
  • The Topic of Cancer
  • Take Our Word for It
  • The Big Damn Kiss
  • Darkest Hour
  • Glass Eye
  • Brainless Beauty

12 of 99 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fault in Our Stars?"

Questions about The Fault in Our Stars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fault in Our Stars?

Disney+

In the United States, The Fault in Our Stars streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is The Fault in Our Stars worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 69).

Is The Fault in Our Stars okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Fault in Our Stars good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Fault in Our Stars plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Fault in Our Stars a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$307 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $14 million to make and earned $307 million worldwide, 21.9 times its budget.

What tropes does The Fault in Our Stars use?

Alternative Foreign Theme SongFreestate AmsterdamFunny Background EventEggingSmoking Is CoolDying Moment of AwesomeThe Topic of CancerTake Our Word for ItThe Big Damn KissDarkest HourGlass EyeBrainless Beautyand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 tropes for it, including Alternative Foreign Theme Song, Freestate Amsterdam, and Funny Background Event.