---
title: "Maps to the Stars"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/maps-to-the-stars-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 157851
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Maps to the Stars (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/maps-to-the-stars-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Maps to the Stars is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Prospero Pictures, Sentient Entertainment, SBS Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Hollywood family’s quest for fame spirals when a scarred pyromaniac daughter arrives."

### Why Watch
- Sharp satire of celebrity culture
- Strong performances by Julianne Moore and Robert Pattinson
- David Cronenberg’s distinctive direction

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy tone may alienate viewers seeking light entertainment
- Complex character dynamics can feel dense
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s bleak humor and intense themes make it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, dark, psychological, black-comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/maps-to-the-stars-2014#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Cronenberg
- **Networks / Studios**: Prospero Pictures, Sentient Entertainment, SBS Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Julianne Moore** as *Havana Segrand*
- **Mia Wasikowska** as *Agatha Weiss*
- **Robert Pattinson** as *Jerome Fontana*
- **John Cusack** as *Dr. Stafford Weiss*
- **Evan Bird** as *Benjie Weiss*
- **Olivia Williams** as *Cristina Weiss*
- **Sarah Gadon** as *Clarice Taggart*
- **Kiara Glasco** as *Cammy*
- **Dawn Greenhalgh** as *Genie*
- **Jonathan Watton** as *Sterl Carruth*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Maps to the Stars?
David Cronenberg directed the 2014 film.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a satirical black comedy drama.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on December 5, 2014.

### Q: Which actors headline the cast?
The cast includes Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, John Cusack, Robert Pattinson, Olivia Williams, Sarah Gadon, and Evan Bird.

### Q: What is the central premise of the story?
The plot follows a fame‑obsessed Hollywood family whose fragile world is disrupted by Agatha, a scarred, estranged pyromaniac daughter.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Maps to the Stars — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/157851)
- [Maps to the Stars - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maps_to_the_Stars)
- [Maps to the Stars (2014) | Přehrát online](https://kezhlednuti.online/maps-to-the-stars-2224)
- [Mapy ke hvězdám [Maps to the Stars] (2014): Články | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/346086-mapy-ke-hvezdam/clanky?p=68)

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