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Like Stars on Earth

2007Movie2 h 42 minPG

Drama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes93%96%

A deeply moving, uplifting drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Every child is special.

Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year-old whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate. Colours, fish, dogs, and kites don't seem important to the adults, who are much more interested in things like homework, marks, and neatness. Ishaan cannot seem to get anything right in class; he is then sent to boarding school, where his life changes forever.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Educational & Inspiring
  • Child Psychology
  • Family Relationships
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Empathy & Understanding
  • Artistic Expression
  • Hopeful & Uplifting
  • Indian Cinema

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Aamir Khan, Amole Gupte
Written by
Amole Gupte
Produced by
Aamir Khan
Music by
Ehsaan Noorani, Shankar Mahadevan, Loy Mendonsa

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Facts

December 20, 2007 · 2 h 42 min · PG

Released
December 20, 2007
Runtime
2 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$28 million
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Book Dumb, Held Back in School, Cool Teacher +3

  • Book Dumb
  • Held Back in School
  • Cool Teacher
  • Always Someone Better
  • Boarding School of Horrors
  • Armor-Piercing Response

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Like Stars on Earth?"

Questions about Like Stars on Earth

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Where can I stream Like Stars on Earth?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Like Stars on Earth from Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Like Stars on Earth worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%).

Is there a sequel to Like Stars on Earth?

  1. Like Stars on Earth (2007)
  2. Sitaare Zameen Par (2025)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Sitaare Zameen Par (2025).

Is Like Stars on Earth okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Like Stars on Earth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Like Stars on Earth?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was Like Stars on Earth a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$28 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 10.9 times its budget.