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A Star Is Born

1976Movie2 h 20 minR

DramaMusic
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic594.6Rotten Tomatoes37%62%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama movie about everyday modern life and show business, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

For anyone who has ever loved...

Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.

Feels like

  • Showbiz Romance
  • Rock Star Decline
  • Musical Drama
  • 1970s Pop Culture
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Rise to Fame
  • Addiction
  • Emotional Performances
  • Music-Driven Narrative

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Frank Pierson
Written by
Frank Pierson, William A. Wellman, Joan Didion
Produced by
Jon Peters
Music by
Roger Kellaway

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Facts

December 17, 1976 · 2 h 20 min · R

Released
December 17, 1976
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$80 million
Available in
65 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Star Is Born?"

Questions about A Star Is Born

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Where can I stream A Star Is Born?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Star Is Born from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Star Is Born worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 59).

Is A Star Is Born good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Star Is Born plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was A Star Is Born a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$80 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $80 million worldwide, 13.3 times its budget.