Set Fire to the Stars(2014)
Never Meet Your Heroes
Set Fire to the Stars Synopsis
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.
Set Fire to the Stars (2014) is a drama and history film directed by Andy Goddard, released on November 7, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Elijah Wood, Celyn Jones, Kelly Reilly and Steven Mackintosh. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Andy Goddard
- Writers:
- Celyn Jones, Andy Goddard
- Producers:
- Andy Evans, AJ Riach
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Seager
- Production:
- Mad as Birds, Masnomis
- Status:
- Released
Set Fire to the Stars (2014) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Set Fire to the Stars before you stream it.
Set Fire to the Stars Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elijah Wood
as John M. Brinnin
Celyn Jones
as Dylan Thomas
Kelly Reilly
as Caitlin
Steven Mackintosh
as Jack
Shirley Henderson
as Shirley
Kevin Eldon
as Stanley
Andrew Bicknell
Adam Gillen
Nicola Duffett
Steve Speirs
Ken Drury
Maimie McCoy
Key crew
Directed by Andy Goddard, written by Celyn Jones and Andy Goddard, produced by Andy Evans and AJ Riach.
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Set Fire to the Stars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 33 ratings.
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Set Fire to the Stars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Set Fire to the Stars online?
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Set Fire to the Stars (2014) is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Set Fire to the Stars?
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The main cast of Set Fire to the Stars (2014) includes Elijah Wood, Celyn Jones, Kelly Reilly, Steven Mackintosh and Shirley Henderson. The film was directed by Andy Goddard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Set Fire to the Stars released?
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Set Fire to the Stars was released on November 7, 2014 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Set Fire to the Stars worth watching?
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Set Fire to the Stars (2014) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Set Fire to the Stars?
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Yes. The official Set Fire to the Stars trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.