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Superstar

1999·Movie
1h 22min·PG-13
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Dare to dream.

Orphan Mary Katherine Gallagher, an ugly duckling at St. Monica High School, has a dream: to be kissed soulfully. She decides she can realize this dream if she becomes a superstar, so her prayers, her fantasies and her conversations with her only friend focus on achieving super-stardom.
Cringeworthy ComedyUnderdog StoryHigh SchoolMusical ElementsDreamerOver-the-TopPop CultureLate 90s

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Superstar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Superstar legally?

Superstar is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Superstar worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Superstar rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Superstar?

1 h 22 min

Superstar runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Superstar?

Critics42
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Superstar higher (57) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Superstar a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$31 million

Yes. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Superstar in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Superstar?

57AOARATAUBEBFBGBOBZCACHCLCOCR+43

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Superstar in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Superstar use?

Alpha BitchOne-Word TitleRaised by GrandparentsLove TriangleBookendsMeaningful NameEverybody Owns a FordErotic EatingAccidental MurderSingle Girl Seeks Most Popular GuyBig Man on CampusBreast Attackand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Superstar, including Alpha Bitch, One-Word Title, Raised by Grandparents.