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Joan Crawford: Always the Star

1996Movie50 min

DocumentaryTV Movie
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A nostalgic, moving documentary movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Glamorous and hugely popular Joan Crawford raised herself from brutal poverty to Academy Award-winning stardom by guts, determination and hard work. During her 50-year career, she made over 80 films. But her obsessive perfectionism led to the later caricature of coat-hanger-wielding harridan that even the adoration of fans could not counter. Still, she has endured as one of the most popular icons of the movies, an early role model to a million young women who aspired to her image of stylish magnetic power and unquestioned independence.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood Biography
  • Nostalgic Documentary
  • Iconic Star Analysis
  • Behind-the-Scenes Glamour
  • Perfectionism & Tragedy
  • Film History Lesson
  • Cultural Legacy
  • Archival Footage Focus
  • Female Independence Narrative

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Suzette Winter, Gene Feldman
Written by
Suzette Winter, Gene Feldman
Produced by
Stephen Janson
Music by
Richard Fiocca, Max Surla

Everyone

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

Facts

September 30, 1996 · 50 min · Documentary, TV Movie

Released
September 30, 1996
Runtime
50 min
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$500,000
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Joan Crawford: Always the Star?"

Questions about Joan Crawford: Always the Star

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Joan Crawford: Always the Star?

KanopyPluto TVFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Joan Crawford: Always the Star is free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Joan Crawford: Always the Star worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Joan Crawford: Always the Star okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Joan Crawford: Always the Star?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Joan Crawford: Always the Star plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.