GoodWatchSign in

The Fault in Our Stars

2014·Movie
2h 6min·PG-13
76
GreatGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

The Fault in Our Stars fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and deeply romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos10
  • Romance9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Life doesn't have to be perfect for love to be extraordinary.

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a patient named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.
Teen RomanceMelancholyComing-of-AgePathosCancer StoryEmotionalContemporary RealismCharacter-DrivenHeartbreaking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Fault in Our Stars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fault in Our Stars legally?

The Fault in Our Stars is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fault in Our Stars worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fault in Our Stars rated?

PG-13Suicide themes

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is The Fault in Our Stars?

2 h 6 min

The Fault in Our Stars runs 2 h 6 min.

Is The Fault in Our Stars based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fault in Our Stars?

Critics75
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Fault in Our Stars much the same way.

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 language is The Fault in Our Stars in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Fault in Our Stars?

82AEALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRCACHCL+68

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fault in Our Stars in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Fault in Our Stars, including Alternative Foreign Theme Song, Freestate Amsterdam, Funny Background Event.