The Fault in Our Stars (2014)

Two teenage cancer patients begin a life-affirming journey to visit a reclusive author in Amsterdam.

Director:

Josh Boone

Writers:

Scott Neustadter (screenplay), Michael H. Weber (screenplay)

Stars:

Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff

19 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shailene Woodley	...	Hazel
Ansel Elgort	...	Gus
Nat Wolff	...	Isaac
Laura Dern	...	Frannie
Sam Trammell	...	Michael
Willem Dafoe	...	Van Houten
Lotte Verbeek	...	Lidewij
Ana Dela Cruz	...	Dr. Maria
Randy Kovitz	...	Dr. Simmons
Toni Saladna	...	Flight Attendant
David Whalen	...	Gus' Dad
Milica Govich	...	Gus' Mom
Allegra Carpenter	...	Hostess
Emily Peachey	...	Monica
Emily Bach	...	Monica's Mom

Storyline

Hazel and Augustus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that Hazel's other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they meet and fall in love at a cancer support group.

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Plot Keywords:

cancer | teenager | falling in love | friendship | novel | 

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Taglines:

Based on the #1 bestseller

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some sexuality and brief strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 June 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

TFiOS

Filming Locations:

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$48,002,523 (USA) (6 June 2014)

Gross:

$124,868,837 (USA) (3 October 2014)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox 2000 Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, TSG Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

126 min 133 min (Extended Edition)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Digital SDDS Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Willem Dafoe starred in Spider-man (2002) as the Marvel villain Green Goblin. Shailene Woodley starred as Mary-Jane Watson in The Amazing Spider-man 2 but her scenes were cut.

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Goofs

When Hazel texts Gus to tell him they are going to Amsterdam, he texts her back, and when she picks up her phone it's not lit up like it should be when receiving a text.

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Quotes

Van Houten: She thinks I have a drinking problem.
Lidewij: I also think the Earth is round.

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Crazy Credits

The 20th Century Fox opening is in dark and once it finishes its course, it heads to the sky of twinkling stars.

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Connections

Referenced in Midnight Screenings: The Fault in Our Stars/Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

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Soundtracks

Tell Me Once, Tell Me Twice
Written by Bill Ricchini
Performed by Summer Fiction
Courtesy of Summer Fiction
By Arrangement with Bank Robber Music

User Reviews

I've never cried so much in my entire life.

I don't really cry in movies unless they're really, really sad. And this movie is bound to get you crying like there's no tomorrow. I brought a box of tissues and I used about half of them. I have never cried so much in my entire life. Being an avid fan of the book, I was kind of scared that like some of my other favourite books, the movie would be ruined. But no, the movie had all of the book's materials in it (except for one thing). I never thought Shailene and Ansel would play Hazel and Gus, but when I watched it, their performance blew me away. I think Shailene's ability to cry got ME crying, because that's how real it felt. It is an amazing movie, and I'm sorry to say that it's even better than A Walk to Remember. Go see this movie, and if you do, maybe read the book first so that you can be somewhat prepared!