2007 · DRAMA
Like Stars on Earth
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.
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Editor’s note
Should you watch Like Stars on Earth?
Like Stars on Earth (2007) is best described as drama. 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.
Directed by Aamir Khan. Lead cast: Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra.
The runtime is 2h 42m, The current audience score is 8.0/10 across 1,448 ratings.
Worth your evening if drama is your lane.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
Like Stars on Earth details
- Release date
- October 29, 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Genres
- Drama
- US certification
- PG
- Original language
- HI
- Budget
- $2,600,000
- Box office
- $28,430,000
- Director
- Aamir Khan
At a glance: Like Stars on Earth runs 2h 42m, was directed by Aamir Khan, opened in US cinemas on October 29, 2008, has 2 licensed options across 1 region tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
Like Stars on Earth sits at 8.0 out of 10 from 1,448 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $28.4M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
FAQ
Like Stars on Earth — common questions
Is Like Stars on Earth worth watching?
Audiences rate it 8.0/10 from 1,448 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed Like Stars on Earth and who stars in it?
Directed by Aamir Khan. Starring Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan.
How long is Like Stars on Earth?
Like Stars on Earth runs 2h 42m.
Where can I watch Like Stars on Earth?
Official options are listed for United States. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was Like Stars on Earth released?
2007-12-20 (Released).
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