The Fault in Our Stars is a 2014 romantic drama film based on the novel of the same name by John Green. The film follows two teenage cancer patients who fall in love and experience the struggles of life and death. The title of the film is derived from a line in Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, 'The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.' The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $307 million worldwide and receiving numerous awards and nominations.