What is The Fault in Our Stars's IQ Score?

The Fault in Our Stars has an IQ Score of 139/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 39/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 21/50 Educational Value, and 47/50 Craft & Quality.

Is The Fault in Our Stars educational?

The Fault in Our Stars is low on educational value, 21/50 on TVI's rubric. Watch for entertainment, not for learning.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

The Fault in Our Stars , IQ Score 139/200

The Fault in Our Stars has an IQ Score of 139/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Stimulating tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH·Updated 2026-06-06·Methodology

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139/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

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Why you should trust this score

Methodology reviewed by Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH

Physician scientist. Master of Public Health, with substantial coursework in research methodology. Reviews the rubric and its application across the adult catalog.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,324 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

Josh Boone's adaptation balances teenage cancer romance with mortality's philosophical weight, translating Green's novel through earnest emotion and genuine romantic connection. The film's exploration of meaning-making amid inevitable loss provides cognitive substance typically absent from YA adaptations, while the authentic performances and emotional sincerity sustain strong entertainment through character authenticity.

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