The Fault in Our Stars (film)

The Fault in Our Stars is a 2014 American romantic drama film directed by Josh Boone, based on the 2012 novel of the same name by John Green. The film stars Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort as Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters, respectively, two teenage cancer patients who meet and fall in love at a cancer support group.

The film follows Hazel, a 16-year-old cancer patient forced by her parents to attend a support group, where she meets Augustus, a charming and charismatic cancer survivor. They bond over their shared experiences with cancer and their love for the book An Imperial Affliction. Augustus uses his "cancer perk" to arrange a trip for Hazel to meet the book's reclusive author, Peter Van Houten, in Amsterdam. The trip, intended to provide answers and closure to Hazel regarding the novel's ambiguous ending, takes an unexpected turn.

The film explores themes of love, loss, mortality, and the search for meaning in life despite the challenges of terminal illness. It garnered generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Woodley and Elgort's performances and the film's emotional impact. The Fault in Our Stars was a commercial success, grossing over $307 million worldwide against a production budget of $12 million. The film's soundtrack also received attention, featuring songs by Ed Sheeran, Birdy, and M83.