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7.3 / 10(4,622 votes)IMDbPG-1320072h 7m$137.5M Worldwide GrossIceland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Stardust

“This summer a star falls. The chase begins.”

Synopsis

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Stardust - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-04

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Los Angeles, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 10, 2007

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 7, 2010

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.96x ROI)

Production Budget

$70M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$137.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.96x

+$67.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $70MWorldwide: $137.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Matthew Vaughn
Screenplay & Story
Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman
Original Score
Ilan Eshkeri
Original Title
Stardust
Country of Origin
Iceland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 7m
Production Budget
$70M
Worldwide Gross
$137.5M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Marv, Vaughn Productions, di Bonaventura Pictures, Ingenious Media

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Matthew Vaughn

Screenplay & Story

Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman, Neil Gaiman

Original Score & Music

Ilan Eshkeri

Director of Photography

Ben Davis, Fraser Taggart

Film Editing

Jon Harris

Producers

Michael Dreyer, Chantal Feghali, Matthew Vaughn, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Stephen Marks

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Neil Gaiman

Department Leadership Roster

Sammy Sheldon

Sammy Sheldon

Costume Design

Michael Dreyer

Producer

Matthew Vaughn

Matthew Vaughn

Director

Matthew Vaughn

Matthew Vaughn

Screenplay

Jon Harris

Jon Harris

Editor

Chantal Feghali

Producer

Matthew Vaughn

Matthew Vaughn

Producer

Jane Goldman

Jane Goldman

Screenplay

Ben Davis

Ben Davis

Director of Photography

Lorenzo di Bonaventura

Lorenzo di Bonaventura

Producer

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman

Producer

Gavin Bocquet

Production Design

Simon Crane

Simon Crane

Stunt Coordinator

Steve Dent

Steve Dent

Stunt Coordinator

Peter Chiang

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stardust.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stardust

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Stardust about?

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.

Who directed Stardust?

Stardust was directed by Matthew Vaughn.

Who stars in Stardust?

The principal cast of Stardust includes Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mark Strong, Jason Flemyng.

When was Stardust released and how long is it?

Stardust was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.

What was the box office and production budget of Stardust?

Stardust had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $137.5M at the worldwide box office (1.96 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Stardust?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Stardust was composed by Ilan Eshkeri.

Is Stardust based on a book or true story?

Stardust is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Neil Gaiman".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Stardust?

Stardust holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).