A Star Is Born (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1937, A Star Is Born is a drama and romance film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 111 minutes. “Is the price of stardom a broken heart?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. A Star Is Born stars Janet Gaynor as Esther Blodgett / Vicki Lester, Fredric March as Norman Maine, Adolphe Menjou as Oliver Niles and May Robson as Lettie Blodgett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Star Is Born has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew, YouTube TV, Pure Flix and FlixFling and 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 (1937)?
- In US, A Star Is Born is available to stream on Brew, YouTube TV and Pure Flix, and 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 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Star Is Born?
- A Star Is Born stars Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, May Robson and Andy Devine.
- When was A Star Is Born released?
- A Star Is Born was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.