A Star Is Born (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1954, A Star Is Born is a drama, romance and music film directed by George Cukor, running about 176 minutes. “The applause of the world... and then this!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A movie star helps a young singer-actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
Who’s in it. A Star Is Born stars Judy Garland as Vicki Lester, James Mason as Norman Maine, Jack Carson as Matt Libby and Charles Bickford as Oliver Niles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Star Is Born has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.3M 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 A Star Is Born page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Star Is Born tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Star Is Born (1954)?
- In US, A Star Is Born 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 A Star Is Born worth watching?
- A Star Is Born holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Star Is Born?
- A Star Is Born stars Judy Garland, James Mason, Jack Carson, Charles Bickford and Tommy Noonan.
- When was A Star Is Born released?
- A Star Is Born was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 176 minutes.