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Starman

1984·Movie
1h 55min·PG
IMDb7.0Metacritic706.9Rotten Tomatoes83%70%

Where to watch

HuluThe RokuXumo PlayTubi TVSony Pictures Core

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Starman fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In 1977 Voyager II was launched into space, inviting all lifeforms in the universe to visit our planet. Get ready. Company's coming.

When an alien takes the form of a young widow's husband and asks her to drive him from Wisconsin to Arizona, the government tries to stop them.
Romantic Sci-FiAlien EncounterRoad MovieClassic 80s FilmEmotional JourneyHumanity and ConnectionGovernment ConspiracyHopeful EndingCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
John Carpenter, Larry Franco, Joe Alves
Written by:
Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon
Produced by:
Michael Douglas, Bruce A. Evans, Larry Franco
Composed by:
Kevin O'Connell, Jack Nitzsche, Curt Sobel

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Starman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Starman legally?

HuluThe RokuXumo PlayTubi TVSony Pictures Core

Starman is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Xumo Play and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Starman worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Starman rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Starman?

1 h 55 min

Starman runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Starman?

Critics77
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Starman much the same way.

Was Starman a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$29 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $29 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Starman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Starman?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Starman in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Starman use?

Animal MotifsQuizzical TiltUncanny ValleyRule of SymbolismSpheroid DropshipFull-Name BasisPost-SexBig-Lipped Alligator MomentRecycled In SpaceAlien AutopsySuperhuman TraffickingHuman Aliensand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Starman, including Animal Motifs, Quizzical Tilt, Uncanny Valley.