Star 80 (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, Star 80 is a drama film directed by Bob Fosse, running about 103 minutes. “The price of stardom was more than she bargained for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paul Snider is a narcissistic, small time hustler who fancies himself a ladies man. His life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten working behind the counter of a Dairy Queen. Under his guidance Dorothy grows to fame as a Playboy Playmate. But when Dorothy begins pursuing an acting career, the jealous Paul finds himself elbowed out of the picture by more famous men.
Who’s in it. Star 80 stars Mariel Hemingway as Dorothy Stratten, Eric Roberts as Paul Snider, Cliff Robertson as Hugh Hefner and Carroll Baker as Dorothy's Mum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Star 80 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.5M 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 Star 80 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star 80 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star 80 (1983)?
- In US, Star 80 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 Star 80 worth watching?
- Star 80 holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Star 80?
- Star 80 stars Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, Carroll Baker and Roger Rees.
- When was Star 80 released?
- Star 80 was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.