Set Fire to the Stars (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2014, Set Fire to the Stars is a drama and history film directed by Andy Goddard, running about 97 minutes. “Never Meet Your Heroes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring poet in 1950s New York has his ordered world shaken when he embarks on a week-long retreat to save his hell raising hero, Dylan Thomas.
Who’s in it. Set Fire to the Stars stars Elijah Wood as John M. Brinnin, Celyn Jones as Dylan Thomas, Kelly Reilly as Caitlin and Steven Mackintosh as Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Set Fire to the Stars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Set Fire to the Stars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Set Fire to the Stars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Set Fire to the Stars (2014)?
- In US, Set Fire to the Stars is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Set Fire to the Stars worth watching?
- Set Fire to the Stars holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Set Fire to the Stars?
- Set Fire to the Stars stars Elijah Wood, Celyn Jones, Kelly Reilly, Steven Mackintosh and Shirley Henderson.
- When was Set Fire to the Stars released?
- Set Fire to the Stars was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.