8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Like Stars on Earth (2007)
Like Stars on Earth (2007)
Overview
Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year-old whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate. Colours, fish, dogs, and kites don't seem important to the adults, who are much more interested in things like homework, marks, and neatness. Ishaan cannot seem to get anything right in class; he is then sent to boarding school, where his life changes forever.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
8.5
Overview
Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year-old whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate. Colours, fish, dogs, and kites don't seem important to the adults, who are much more interested in things like homework, marks, and neatness. Ishaan cannot seem to get anything right in class; he is then sent to boarding school, where his life changes forever.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central critique of a rigid, performance-driven education system and its advocacy for empathetic, individualized learning strongly align with progressive values concerning child welfare and educational reform.
The film features an entirely Indian cast, consistent with its cultural origin, and does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative explicitly addresses neurodiversity, critiquing traditional educational and parenting approaches that do not accommodate individual learning differences, thereby advocating for inclusion.
Secondary
The film 'Like Stars on Earth' primarily focuses on a young boy's struggle with dyslexia and the impact of the education system. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative.
The film "Like Stars on Earth" primarily focuses on the challenges faced by a dyslexic child and the impact of a supportive teacher. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present within the narrative, leading to an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Like Stars on Earth is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which character genders could have been established and subsequently altered.
This film is an original story with characters created specifically for it. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation from which character races could be established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.3
8.0
Critic Ratings
9.3
N/A
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