Stardust (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Stardust is a 2007 adventure fantasy film directed by Matthew Vaughn, starring Sienna Miller, Claire Danes and Charlie Cox. It is based on Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess's Stardust by Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $137.5 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Matthew Vaughn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Stardust About?
The premise of Stardust without spoilers, adapted from Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess's Stardust by Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a fantastical kingdom bordering the celestial realm, a fallen star takes the form of a beautiful woman. She is immediately pursued by a variety of individuals, including scheming witches, ambitious princes, ruthless pirates, and mischievous goblins, all seeking to exploit her magical essence. As she journeys to uncover her true identity and reclaim her place among the stars, she finds herself entangled in dangerous alliances and must confront hidden agendas while discovering the possibility of love.
Stardust Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- witch
- magic
- transformation
- shooting star
- one word title
- voice over narration
- witchcraft
- kidnapping
- race against time
- stick fight
- airship
- cult film
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- bathtub
- sword fight
- epic
- king
- fantasy world
- cross dressing
- fairy tale
- death
- fairy tale fantasy
- epic fantasy
- epic romance
- snow adventure
- based on novel
- f rated
- close up of eyes
- dream sequence
- nightmare
- prince
- no opening credits
- mouse
- falling from height
- underwater scene
- pirate
- sword
- love
- spyglass
- swashbuckler
- flower
- mirror
- surrealism
- blonde
- animal
- baby
- broken mirror
- violence
- village
- bird
- elephant
Stardust Cast
Sienna Miller leads the cast, with Claire Danes and Charlie Cox. Directed by Matthew Vaughn.
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Director Matthew Vaughn
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Stardust Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Stardust 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 73% User score
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Stardust Plot Summary
What happens in Stardust from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The quaint English village of Wall borders a mystical realm known as Stormhold, separated by a stone wall watched over by a vigilant guard. In a stroke of cunning, Dunstan Thorne manages to trick the guard, crossing over into the lively marketplace of the magical kingdom. There, he encounters Una, an enslaved princess who offers him a mesmerizing glass snowdrop in exchange for a kiss. Their night together results in a significant surprise—nine months later, the guard delivers their son, Tristan to Dunstan.
Full summary
The whole story of Stardust, scene by scene
Stardust Box Office & Budget
Stardust grossed $137.5 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 2.0 times what it cost. $38.6 million came from the US and Canada and $98.9 million (72%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$137.5M
2.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $38.6M
- International
- $98.9M
- Budget
- $70M
Stardust Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Stardust (2007) Original Trailer [FHD]
- Clip "Twinkle Toes" Full Scene
How Well Do You Know Stardust?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What does Dunstan Thorne use to cross the wall into Stormhold?
Stardust Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Csillagpor” and “Stardust - O Mistério da Estrela”.
- Also known as
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- Csillagpor
- Stardust - O Mistério da Estrela
- Stardust le mistère des étoiles
- 星尘传奇
- Stardust - El misterio de la estrella
- 星塵傳奇
- Stardust Le mystere de l etoile
- Stardust, le mystère de l'étoile
- Stardust - Le Mystere de l Etoile
- Tähtisumua
- スターダスト
- 스타더스트
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- Звездная пыль
- Der Sternenwanderer
- Stardust : El Misterio de la Estrella
- Der Sternwanderer
- Звёздная пыль
- 星尘
- Yıldız Tozu
- Stardust - O Mistério da Estrela Cadente
- Hviezdny prach
- Hvězdný prach
- Gwiezdny pył
- Αστερόσκονη
- אבק כוכבים
- Pulberea de stele
- Звезден прах
- Stardust: O Mistério da Estrela
- Зоряний пил
- Звездана прашина
- Zvaigžņu putekļi
- Stardust: El misterio de la estrella
- Žvaigždžių dulkės
- ศึกมหัศจรรย์ ปาฏิหาริย์รักจากดวงดาว
- 魔幻星塵
- Ánh Sao Ma Thuật
- Izarren Hautsa, ვარსკვლავური მტვერი
- Tähetolm
- Zvjezdana prašina
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Stardust FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Stardust, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stardust?
Stardust runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Stardust released?
Stardust was released on August 10, 2007.
Who directed Stardust?
Stardust was directed by Matthew Vaughn.
More films by Matthew Vaughn Who is in the cast of Stardust?
Stardust stars Sienna Miller, Claire Danes and Charlie Cox.
How much did Stardust make at the box office?
Stardust grossed $137.5 million worldwide ($38.6 million domestic, $98.9 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is Stardust rated?
Stardust has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 66 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Is Stardust based on a book?
Yes. Stardust is adapted from Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess's Stardust by Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess.
Does Stardust have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Stardust has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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