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Star 80

1983Movie1 h 43 minR

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic636.5Rotten Tomatoes81%69%

A bleak, intriguing drama movie about show business and history.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.

Paul Snider is a narcissistic, small time hustler who fancies himself a ladies man. His life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten working behind the counter of a Dairy Queen. Under his guidance Dorothy grows to fame as a Playboy Playmate. But when Dorothy begins pursuing an acting career, the jealous Paul finds himself elbowed out of the picture by more famous men.

Feels like

  • Tragic Biopic
  • Showbiz Corruption
  • Dark Hollywood
  • Exploitation
  • Psychological Drama
  • Celebrity Downfall
  • True Crime
  • Complex Characters
  • 1980s Setting

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Bob Fosse
Written by
Bob Fosse
Produced by
Wolfgang Glattes, Kenneth Utt
Music by
Ralph Burns

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 10, 1983 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
November 10, 1983
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$6 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Downer Ending, Crazy Jealous Guy, Foregone Conclusion +9

  • Downer Ending
  • Crazy Jealous Guy
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Downer Beginning
  • Stage Name
  • Gory Discretion Shot
  • Wide-Eyed Idealist
  • I Love the Dead
  • No Name Given
  • Yandere
  • Pity Sex
  • Vanity License Plate

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Star 80?"

Questions about Star 80

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Star 80?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Star 80 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Star 80 worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 63).

Will I feel good after watching Star 80?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Star 80 good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.