The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
Kernel Score: 87% · 11,486 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: 2014-06-02
Runtime: 126 minutes
Is The Fault in Our Stars worth watching?
Worth watching. A sad, sweet teen romance about two young people with cancer. It's warm and well acted, and it works if you're ready to cry. It can feel manipulative if you resist the tone.
Watch it if you
- enjoy teen romances with real heartbreak
- don't mind crying at the movies
- like romances about living fully
Skip it if you
- dislike sentimental, tear-jerking stories
- want a subtle, understated drama
Best for: Cry-it-out night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Fault in Our Stars
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Fault in Our Stars parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Fault in Our Stars is an emotional teen romance drama about two young cancer patients falling in love.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Josh Boone
Cast
- Shailene Woodley as Hazel Grace Lancaster
- Ansel Elgort as Augustus Waters
- Nat Wolff as Isaac
- Laura Dern as Frannie Lancaster
- Sam Trammell as Michael Lancaster
- Willem Dafoe as Peter van Houten
- Lotte Verbeek as Lidewij Vliegenthart
- Ana Dela Cruz as Dr. Maria
- Randy Kovitz as Dr. Simmons
- Toni Saladna as Flight Attendant
The Fault in Our Stars FAQ
Is The Fault in Our Stars worth watching?
Worth watching. A sad, sweet teen romance about two young people with cancer. It's warm and well acted, and it works if you're ready to cry. It can feel manipulative if you resist the tone.
Where can I watch The Fault in Our Stars?
In the US you can stream The Fault in Our Stars on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Fault in Our Stars OK for kids?
The Fault in Our Stars is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Fault in Our Stars is an emotional teen romance drama about two young cancer patients falling in love.
What movies are like The Fault in Our Stars?
If you liked The Fault in Our Stars, try Five Feet Apart, Me Before You, A Walk to Remember and All My Life.