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The Fault in Our Stars

Life doesn't have to be perfect for love to be extraordinary.

2014 · 2h 6m · PG-13 Drama, Romance
Directed by Josh Boone

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Overview

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a patient named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.

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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes

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All reviews
81%
Tomatometer
Fresh

The film has enough charm and humor to keep it appealing to a wide audience, and dumbing things down doesn't feel particularly smart or canny, and proves to be a minor distraction to an otherwise majorly entertaining feature.

Kate Erbland, Film.com
Fresh

Far from the shameless emotional pummeling it might have been, this adaptation of John Green's cherished YA cancer drama finds a conduit to earned, understated tears -- a tricky accomplishment given the material.

Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out
Fresh

"The Fault in Our Stars" may not show the true messiness of cancer, but it does grapple with death and the ability to survive great loss. Maybe that's enough truth for one movie.

Diane Garrett, TheWrap
Fresh

Led by the unforgettable work from a young actress who's among the best of her generation, "The Fault in Our Stars" is a lovely work.

Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com
Rotten

While it may not conform to one's real-life expectations it certainly hews tightly to teen-flick conventions.

Geoff Pevere, Globe and Mail

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