Like Stars on Earth (2007)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,299 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama
Released: 2007-12-21
Runtime: 162 minutes
Where to watch Like Stars on Earth
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Like Stars on Earth parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Like Stars on Earth deals with a young boy's struggle with dyslexia and being misunderstood by adults.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Darsheel Safary as Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi
- Aamir Khan as Ram Shankar Nikumbh
- Tisca Chopra as Maya Awasthi
- Vipin Sharma as Nandkishore Awasthi
- Tanay Chheda as Rajan Damodaran
- Sachet Engineer as Yohaan Awasthi
- Girija Oak as Jabeen
- Shankar Sachdev as Tiwari Sir
- Rajgopal Iyer as George Sir
- Ravi Khanvilkar as Mr. Holkar
Like Stars on Earth FAQ
Is Like Stars on Earth good?
Like Stars on Earth has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,299 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Like Stars on Earth?
In the US you can rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is Like Stars on Earth OK for kids?
Like Stars on Earth is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Like Stars on Earth deals with a young boy's struggle with dyslexia and being misunderstood by adults.
What movies are like Like Stars on Earth?
If you liked Like Stars on Earth, try A Little Princess, Wonder, Dead Poets Society and The Fabelmans.