Starman (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1984, Starman is a romance and science fiction film directed by John Carpenter, running about 115 minutes. “In 1977 Voyager II was launched into space, inviting all lifeforms in the universe to visit our planet. Get ready. Company's coming.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an alien takes the form of a young widow's husband and asks her to drive him from Wisconsin to Arizona, the government tries to stop them.
Who’s in it. Starman stars Jeff Bridges as Starman / Scott Hayden, Karen Allen as Jenny Hayden, Charles Martin Smith as Mark Shermin and Richard Jaeckel as George Fox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Starman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Starman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starman (1984)?
- In US, Starman is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Starman worth watching?
- Starman holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Starman?
- Starman stars Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith, Richard Jaeckel and Robert Phalen.
- When was Starman released?
- Starman was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.