Stardust

Stardust

David before Bowie.

Directed by Gabriel Range

Produced by Salon Pictures, Wildling Pictures

2020109 min3.9 / 10

A biographical drama capturing the transformative 1971 American tour where David Bowie discovered and forged his legendary Ziggy Stardust persona, blending artistic ambition with the energy and experimentation of glam rock.

In 1971, rock star David Bowie travels to America for the first time to promote his third album, The Man Who Sold the World. There, he embarks on a coast-to-coast publicity tour. During this tour, Bowie creates his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, inspired by artists like Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.

Questions people ask

  • Is Stardust violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Stardust easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Stardust end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Stardust sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Stardust scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

12/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity70

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise0

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love3

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Stardust

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Stardust

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Stardust, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Stardust, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Stardust, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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