Stardust
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Overview
The passage from this world to the fantasy kingdom of Stormhold is through a breach in a wall beside an English village. In the 1800s, a boy becomes a man when he ventures through the breach in pursuit of a fallen star, to prove his love for the village beauty. The star is no lump of rock, it's a maiden, Yvaine. Tristan, the youth, is not the only ...
Director / Creator
Matthew Vaughn
Writers
Jane Goldman, Matthew Vaughn, Neil Gaiman
Top Cast
About Stardust (2007)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Stardust (2007) is a Adventure, Fantasy, and Romance film from Iceland and United Kingdom. the film was directed by Matthew Vaughn from a screenplay by Jane Goldman and Matthew Vaughn. It runs 2 hours and 7 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
The passage from this world to the fantasy kingdom of Stormhold is through a breach in a wall beside an English village. In the 1800s, a boy becomes a man when he ventures through the breach in pursuit of a fallen star, to prove his love for the village beauty. The star is no lump of rock, it's a maiden, Yvaine. Tristan, the youth, is not the only one looking for her: three witches, led by Lamia, want her heart to make them young; and, the sons of the dead king of Stormhold want her because she holds a ruby that will give one of them title to the throne. Assisting Tristan are his mother, the victim of a spell, and a cross-dressing pirate of the skies. Will Tristan win his true love?
Cast and crew
The film stars Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, and Sienna Miller in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Jane Goldman, Matthew Vaughn, and Neil Gaiman, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Stardust holds a rating of 7.6/10 based on 294,796 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 77%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 66/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 5 wins & 11 nominations total. These numbers place Stardust within the broader landscape of Adventure and Fantasy cinema from 2007, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
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Why Stardust is worth knowing
If you enjoy Adventure or Fantasy films, Stardust offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2007 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how adventure evolved during that period. Performances from Charlie Cox and Claire Danes are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Stardust on your watchlist for later.
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