THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

Mentions of real brands are incidental to the setting and narrative.

Death and terminal illness are central to the plot and define the characters' experiences and relationships.

Realistic, non-gratuitous descriptions of medical procedures, physical deterioration, and pain associated with cancer.

Occasional mild to moderate profanity used by teenage characters.

A supporting character identifies as gay, handled respectfully as a secondary detail.

Contains brief, general references to belief and spiritual existence.

The primary relationship is a tender and central romantic bond between the two main characters.

Terminal illness, declining health, hospitalization, and fear of death create sustained emotional tension.

Characters engage in a consensual sexual relationship; depicted with emotional maturity and limited explicit detail.

Van Houten is explicitly described as an alcoholic; substance use is associated with an adult and is not presented as a positive model.

Minor instances involving emotional frustration or physical vulnerability due to illness.