
To the Stars
Seen it?2019 | 109 min | Drama
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Boyhood or The Fabelmans, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Under small-town scrutiny, a withdrawn farmer’s daughter forges an intimate friendship with a worldly but reckless new girl in 1960s Oklahoma.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martha Stephens
- Kara HaywardIris Deerborne
- Liana LiberatoMaggie Richmond
- Malin AkermanGrace Richmond
- Shea WhighamHank Deerborne
- Tony HaleGerald Richmond
- Lucas Jade ZumannJeff Owings
- Adelaide ClemensHazel Atkins
- Jordana SpiroFrancie Deerborne
- J.D. EvermoreLen McCoy
- Madisen Beaty