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Starstruck

1982Movie1 h 36 minPG

ComedyDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes83%76%

A hopeful, romantic comedy movie about growing up and pop culture.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A modern musical comedy.

A Sydney teen tries to make it as a rock singer, with help from her odd 14-year-old cousin.

Feels like

  • Australian Musical
  • Teen Idol
  • Pop-Rock Soundtrack
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Showbiz Dreams
  • Family Comedy
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • 1980s Nostalgia

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Gillian Armstrong
Written by
Stephen MacLean
Produced by
David Elfick, Richard Brennan
Music by
Mark Moffatt

Everyone

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

Facts

April 8, 1982 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
April 8, 1982
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

That Didn't Happen, Somebody Doesn't Love Raymond, Vomit Discretion Shot +9

  • That Didn't Happen
  • Somebody Doesn't Love Raymond
  • Vomit Discretion Shot
  • Quick Sand Sucks
  • Falling-in-Love Montage
  • Properly Paranoid
  • Clark Kenting
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Grand Romantic Gesture
  • Crash-Into Hello
  • Almost Kiss
  • Your Princess Is in Another Castle!

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Starstruck?"

Questions about Starstruck

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Starstruck?

KanopyPluto TVPlexShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, Starstruck streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Starstruck worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Starstruck okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Starstruck make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Starstruck good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Starstruck use?

That Didn't HappenSomebody Doesn't Love RaymondVomit Discretion ShotQuick Sand SucksFalling-in-Love MontageProperly ParanoidClark KentingDeadpan SnarkerGrand Romantic GestureCrash-Into HelloAlmost KissYour Princess Is in Another Castle!and 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including That Didn't Happen, Somebody Doesn't Love Raymond, and Vomit Discretion Shot.