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The Fault in Our Stars
Josh Boone · Film · 2014
What hooked you in The Fault in Our Stars was the way that confronting mortality makes every moment of young love feel infinite.
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Books on the same thread
Looking for Alaska
John Green · Book · 2014
Shares 3 threads with The Fault in Our Stars: Mortality, Existentialism, First Love.
Like The Fault in Our Stars, this story navigates the heavy weight of existential questions and the sudden, life-altering experience of grief through the lens of profound adolescent connection.
If I Stay
Gayle Forman · Book · 2014
Explores: Grief, Loss, Family.
If you were moved by the delicate balance of love and loss in The Fault in Our Stars, this narrative captures that same intensity through a life-changing, heart-wrenching choice.
The Book Thief
Markus Zusak · Book · 2013
Explores: World War II, Death and Dying, Loss and Grief.
The Fault in Our Stars explores how we find meaning in the face of death, a theme mirrored here as a young girl discovers the soul-sustaining power of stories.
A Walk to Remember
Nicholas Sparks · Book · 2000
Shares 3 threads with The Fault in Our Stars: Terminal illness, First love, Coming-of-Age Drama.
This tale echoes the star-crossed, terminal romance found in The Fault in Our Stars, focusing on the strength two people draw from each other while facing an inevitable end.
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The Good Doctor
David Shore · Series · 2017
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Overcoming Prejudice, Professional Growth.
Much like the characters in The Fault in Our Stars, the protagonist here navigates the world as an outsider, using his unique perspective to find his place in life.
Descendants of the Sun
Baek Sang-Hoon · Series · 2016
Explores: Forbidden Love, Duty vs. Love, Star-Crossed Lovers.
If the intense, obstacle-ridden bond in The Fault in Our Stars captured your heart, you will appreciate this story of two people fighting to maintain love amidst duty.
Friends
Marta Kauffman · Series · 1994
Explores: Friendship, Relationships, Coming of Age.
While lighter in tone than The Fault in Our Stars, this series provides a similar deep dive into the importance of friendship and chosen family during formative years.
This Is Us
Dan Fogelman · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with The Fault in Our Stars: Melodrama.
The Fault in Our Stars centers on the complexity of human connection, a theme that drives this intergenerational drama as it explores how our life stories remain deeply intertwined.
Podcasts on the same thread
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
For those who appreciated the honest, conversational vulnerability of The Fault in Our Stars, this podcast offers a similar space for community, coping, and processing the darker realities.
Crime Junkie
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2026
Explores: justice seeking, obsession, societal impact.
Fans of the existential inquiry found in The Fault in Our Stars will recognize the same drive to uncover hidden truths and seek justice in an uncertain world.
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Common questions
Is The Fault in Our Stars based on a book?
Yes, the 2014 film The Fault in Our Stars is an adaptation of the 2012 book of the same name. The movie follows the story of Hazel and Augustus Waters as they meet at a cancer support group and experience a life-changing connection.
What is the premise of The Fault in Our Stars?
The Fault in Our Stars tells the story of Hazel, a girl who has been terminal since her diagnosis. Her life changes when she meets Augustus Waters at a support group, leading to a new chapter in her story despite the medical miracle that bought her extra time.
Who directed the movie The Fault in Our Stars?
The 2014 film adaptation of The Fault in Our Stars was directed by Josh Boone. The movie depicts the relationship between Hazel and Augustus Waters, two individuals who connect after meeting at a cancer support group for young patients.
Is The Fault in Our Stars a standalone story?
The Fault in Our Stars is a standalone story available as both a 2012 book and a 2014 film. The narrative focuses on the experiences of Hazel and Augustus Waters as they navigate their relationship and life after meeting at a cancer support group.