The Fault in Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars

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The Fault in Our Stars

2014
Movie
126 min
English

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.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users86%
Director: Josh BooneGenres: Romance, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Hazel Grace Lancaster, a witty and intelligent teenager battling thyroid cancer, meets and falls in love with Augustus Waters, a charming cancer survivor, at a support group. Together, they embark on a journey to Amsterdam to find the reclusive author of their favorite book, confronting life, love, and the bittersweet realities of their illnesses along the way.

Critical Reception

The Fault in Our Stars was a critical and commercial success, praised for its emotional depth, strong performances, and faithful adaptation of the beloved novel. While some critics noted its sentimental nature, the overall reception was overwhelmingly positive, resonating deeply with audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt performances, particularly from Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort.

  • Applauded for its ability to balance humor and tragedy, offering a poignant look at young love.

  • Recognized as a moving and faithful adaptation that captures the spirit of the source material.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film, praising its emotional impact, the chemistry between the leads, and its touching portrayal of love and loss. Many found it to be a beautiful and tear-jerking experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie Duo (Woodley & Elgort).

Fun Fact

Author John Green based the character of Augustus Waters on a friend he knew who had osteosarcoma and used a prosthetic leg, similar to the character's experience.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
RalphRahal

RalphRahal

"The Fault in Our Stars" manages to strike a delicate balance. It's a film centered on a difficult subject, yet it avoids feeling manipulative. The strength of the narrative lies in its grounded approach. The story, adapted from John Green'...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Ok, yes - it's cheesy and at times quite nauseatingly sentimental, but it is also at times quite a touching story as two determined people who meet over a gentle meal of chemotherapy. "Hazel" (Shailene Woodley) - never without her portable ...

Reno

Reno

The director might be soaring after back to back success. Interestingly, both the films dealt with writers, but the main themes were romance. He's just a two movie old and now the movie goers can expect eagerly for his next venture. This mo...

OSEANSADITYA

OSEANSADITYA

Good movie and give alot of spirits to all people who had cancer

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