Superstar (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1999, Superstar is a comedy and family film directed by Bruce McCulloch, running about 82 minutes. “Dare to dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Orphan Mary Katherine Gallagher, an ugly duckling at St. Monica High School, has a dream: to be kissed soulfully. She decides she can realize this dream if she becomes a superstar, so her prayers, her fantasies and her conversations with her only friend focus on achieving super-stardom.
Who’s in it. Superstar stars Molly Shannon as Mary Katherine Gallagher, Will Ferrell as Sky Corrigan / Jesus, Elaine Hendrix as Evian and Harland Williams as Slater, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Superstar has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $30.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Superstar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Superstar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Superstar (1999)?
- In US, Superstar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Superstar worth watching?
- Superstar holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Superstar?
- Superstar stars Molly Shannon, Will Ferrell, Elaine Hendrix, Harland Williams and Glynis Johns.
- When was Superstar released?
- Superstar was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.