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A Star Is Born

1937·Movie
1h 51min·NR
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic777.4Rotten Tomatoes100%78%
IMDb7.3Metacritic777.4Rotten Tomatoes100%78%

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Show business, pop culture, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

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About

Is the price of stardom a broken heart?

Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of her idol Norman Maine, is sent for a screen test, and before long attains stardom as newly minted Vicki Lester. She and Norman marry, though his career soon dwindles to nothing due to his chronic alcoholism.
Hollywood MelodramaTragic RomanceShow BusinessRising StarAlcoholismNostalgicMusicalClassic FilmBittersweet

Crew

Directed by:
William A. Wellman, Eric Stacey
Written by:
Ben Hecht, William A. Wellman, David O. Selznick
Produced by:
David O. Selznick, Charles Richards
Composed by:
Max Steiner, Oscar Lagerstrom

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Star Is Born

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Where can I stream A Star Is Born legally?

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A Star Is Born is included with a subscription to Brew, Pure Flix, and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Star Is Born worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Star Is Born rated?

NRDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: drug use.

How long is A Star Is Born?

1 h 51 min

A Star Is Born runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Star Is Born?

Critics89
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate A Star Is Born higher (89) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was A Star Is Born a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$2 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is A Star Is Born in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Star Is Born?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Star Is Born in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.