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Stardust

2007·Movie
2h 7min·PG-13

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Awe-inspiring and deeply romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wonder10
  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Fantasy and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

This summer a star falls. The chase begins.

In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his true identity.
Whimsical FantasyRomantic AdventureCharming ComedyMagical QuestFairy Tale AdaptationEnchanting WorldHopeful & UpliftingFamily-Friendly AdventureAction-Packed FantasyBritish Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Stardust

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Where can I stream Stardust legally?

Stardust is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Stardust worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stardust rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Stardust?

2 h 7 min

Stardust runs 2 h 7 min.

Is Stardust based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stardust?

Critics72
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate Stardust higher (80) than critics (72). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Stardust a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$138 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $138 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Stardust in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Iceland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Stardust?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stardust in 113 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Stardust use?

Equalizing the Interspecies RomanceHooked Up AfterwardsYoungest Child WinsThis Is the Part Where...Forced TransformationMagical Underpinnings of RealitySpotting the ThreadWeird MoonTrue Blue FemininityPoor Communication KillsAlas, Poor VillainShout-Outand 180 more

TV Tropes lists 192 storytelling tropes for Stardust, including Equalizing the Interspecies Romance, Hooked Up Afterwards, Youngest Child Wins.