A Star Is Born (1937)
Overview
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.
Where to watch A Star Is Born
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Brew, Pure Flix, FlixFling, Great American Pure Flix | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Brew | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | FlixFling, Brew | Apple TV, FlixFling, Amazon Video | Apple TV, FlixFling, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Brew | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Filmzie, Plex | Sky | Sky |
| New Zealand | Beamafilm, Filmzie, Plex, Hoopla | — | — |
| India | Brew | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Brew | — | — |
| Germany | Plex, Filmzie | — | — |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS | Sooner | Sooner |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists A Star Is Born in 125 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is A Star Is Born about?
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. A Star Is Born is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 1937-04-20, runtime 111 minutes.
Is A Star Is Born worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Star Is Born 7.2 out of 10 from 248 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch A Star Is Born?
In the United States, A Star Is Born streams on Brew, Pure Flix and FlixFling and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
William A. Wellman
Cast
- Janet Gaynor as Esther Blodgett
- Fredric March as Norman Maine
- Adolphe Menjou as Oliver Niles
- May Robson as Lettie Blodgett
- Andy Devine as Danny McGuire
- Lionel Stander as Matt Libby
- Owen Moore as Casey Burke
- Peggy Wood as Miss Phillips
- Elizabeth Jenns as Anita Regis
- Edgar Kennedy as Pop Randall
- J. C. Nugent as Mr. Blodgett
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Posture Coach
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Sources
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