Name: Set Fire to the Stars
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2014-11-07
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cast: Elijah Wood, Celyn Jones, Kelly Reilly, Steven Mackintosh, Shirley Henderson

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Directed by: Andy Goddard
Written by: Celyn Jones, Andy Goddard
Produced by: AJ Riach, Andy Evans
Music by: Gruff Rhys

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November 7, 2014 · 1 h 37 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use

Released: November 7, 2014
Runtime: 1 h 37 min
Content: Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres: Drama, History
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 6 countries

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Where can I stream Set Fire to the Stars?

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Strand Releasing

In the United States, Set Fire to the Stars streams on Strand Releasing, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Set Fire to the Stars worth watching?

45

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 49).

Is Set Fire to the Stars plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Set Fire to the Stars good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.