Stardust (2007)
Kernel Score: 84% · 4,356 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Family
Released: 2007-08-10
Runtime: 127 minutes
Is Stardust worth watching?
Worth watching. A young man crosses into a magical land to fetch a fallen star. It's a charming, witty fairy tale for grown-ups and kids, and the cast, especially a flamboyant sky pirate and a scheming witch, are a joy.
Watch it if you
- love fairy tales with a sense of humour
- enjoy The Princess Bride
- want a romantic adventure
Skip it if you
- dislike whimsy
- want serious fantasy
Best for: Family fantasy night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Stardust
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Stardust parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Stardust is a PG-13 fantasy adventure about a young man's quest through a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star for love.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes fantasy peril such as sword fights and witch pursuits typical of a PG-13 fairy-tale adventure.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Stardust
If you liked Stardust, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: The classic fairy tale that mixes romance, jokes and swordplay.
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) — 81%: Gentler fantasy adventure for the whole family.
- Willow (1988) — 76%: Old-school fantasy quest with humour.
- The Wizard of Oz (1939) — 87%: The ultimate fantasy classic.
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) — 87%: Magical adventure with great villains.
- Maleficent (2014) — 80%: Fairy-tale reimagining with a witch.
Director
Cast
- Charlie Cox as Tristan Thorn
- Claire Danes as Yvaine
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Lamia
- Mark Strong as Septimus
- Jason Flemyng as Primus
- Robert De Niro as Captain Shakespeare
- Sienna Miller as Victoria
- Sarah Alexander as Empusa
- Joanna Scanlan as Mormo
- Melanie Hill as Ditchwater Sal
Stardust FAQ
Is Stardust worth watching?
Worth watching. A young man crosses into a magical land to fetch a fallen star. It's a charming, witty fairy tale for grown-ups and kids, and the cast, especially a flamboyant sky pirate and a scheming witch, are a joy.
Where can I watch Stardust?
In the US you can stream Stardust on Fubo and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Stardust OK for kids?
Stardust is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Stardust is a PG-13 fantasy adventure about a young man's quest through a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star for love.
What movies are like Stardust?
If you liked Stardust, try The Princess Bride, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Willow and The Wizard of Oz.