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
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
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...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film addresses the challenges faced by children with learning disabilities within a rigid education system, advocating for empathetic, individualized teaching and parental understanding. Its focus on humanistic solutions and individual transformation, rather than explicit political ideology or systemic overhaul, positions it as neutral.
The film features a cast consistent with its Indian cultural setting, reflecting natural diversity without explicit re-casting of traditional roles. Its narrative strongly champions the inclusion and understanding of neurodivergent individuals, critiquing rigid systems that fail to accommodate diverse learning needs, thereby placing a significant emphasis on themes of equity and 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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