Stardust (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1998, Stardust is a drama, family and science fiction film directed by Charles F. Cirgenski, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A scientist finds his newest invention; a microchip that infuses inanimate objects with human qualities co-opted by the company he works for, which wants to capitalize on his findings. Knowing his creation can be used for evil purposes, he stashes it away, but his 11-year-old son, Charlie (Jared Robbins), finds it and implants it into a vacuum cleaner he calls Stardust. Will he manage to elude his dad's greedy bosses?
Who’s in it. Stardust stars Amanda Donohoe as Christine Wasacz, Giancarlo Esposito as Mr. Peavey, Olek Krupa as Karol Wasacz and Jared Robbins as Charlie Wasacz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Stardust has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stardust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stardust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stardust (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stardust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stardust worth watching?
- Stardust holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stardust?
- Stardust stars Amanda Donohoe, Giancarlo Esposito, Olek Krupa, Jared Robbins and Anthony Hamilton II.
- When was Stardust released?
- Stardust was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.