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Stardust

2007

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.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 fantasy violence, frightening witches and transformations, deaths, peril, sexual references, and mature themes may be intense for younger children despite humor and a hopeful tone. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Romance4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No significant product placement or commercial push identified.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Multiple characters die, including through murder and supernatural conflict; deaths affect the story and include dark imagery.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Brief depictions of magical injuries and some stylized combat wounds.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild to moderate profanity, insults, and sexually suggestive language appear intermittently.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

A prominent supporting character is presented with gay and gender-nonconforming traits, but LGBTQIA themes are limited and not central to the story.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Love, attraction, promises, jealousy, and romantic relationships are central to the adventure and character development.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Witches, threatening magic, corpses, transformations, pursuit and danger create several unsettling moments, but fantasy adventure, humor and a happy tone soften the impact.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

There is sexual innuendo, suggestive humor, and implied adult sexuality, but no extended explicit sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Alcohol and drinking appear in adult social or pirate contexts; substance use is not a central theme or instructional focus.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent fantasy fights, swordplay, magical attacks, peril, and comic violence occur, with some serious killings and consequences.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters face dangerous magic, loss, and difficult choices; principled bravery and perseverance drive the resolution.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

Inventive world-building, magical beings, transformations, pirates, witches, and imaginative problem-solving are central to the film.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Diverse cast of characters within the fantastical setting.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It offers imaginative storytelling and some themes about identity and relationships, but is not intended to teach factual knowledge or skills.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Care, loyalty, sacrifice, and compassion are important, while cruelty and exploitation are clearly portrayed as harmful.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story supports loyalty, humility, compassion, personal growth, and choosing love over vanity or power.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters grow into brave, loyal, and compassionate choices, though several adults behave selfishly or cruelly.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Stardust would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Stardust, and what caused that change?
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