Star! (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1968, Star! is a drama, romance and music film directed by Robert Wise, running about 176 minutes. “Happiness is a girl called Julie!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness.
Who’s in it. Star! stars Julie Andrews as Gertrude Lawrence, Richard Crenna as Richard Aldrich, Michael Craig as Sir Anthony Spencer and Daniel Massey as Noël Coward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Star! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star! (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Star! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Star! worth watching?
- Star! holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Star!?
- Star! stars Julie Andrews, Richard Crenna, Michael Craig, Daniel Massey and Robert Reed.
- When was Star! released?
- Star! was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 176 minutes.