

Set Fire to the Stars
2014, English. Directed by Andy Goddard.
Never Meet Your Heroes
An aspiring poet in 1950s New York has his ordered world shaken when he embarks on a week-long retreat to save his hell raising hero, Dylan Thomas.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Set Fire to the Stars is streaming on Strand Releasing in India.
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- Released
- 7 November 2014
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Celyn Jones, Andy Goddard
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How long is Set Fire to the Stars?
Set Fire to the Stars runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Set Fire to the Stars have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Set Fire to the Stars on?
Set Fire to the Stars is streaming on Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Set Fire to the Stars?
If you liked Set Fire to the Stars, try Howl, Wonder Wheel, The Bookshop.
Who directed Set Fire to the Stars?
Set Fire to the Stars (2014) was directed by Andy Goddard and stars Elijah Wood, Celyn Jones, Kelly Reilly.