Highway Star (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2007, Highway Star is a comedy and music film directed by Hyeon-su Kim, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Stuck in a small town, aspiring rocker Dal Ho makes a living reluctantly playing trot at local clubs. When small-time recording company head Jang offers Dal Ho a contract, he eagerly grabs the opportunity, believing that his time has finally come. After he signs, however, Dal Ho discovers that he won't be rocking after all. Instead, he will be singing trot. Unable to back out of his contract, Dal Ho takes to the stage behind a mask to hide his embarrassment, and ends up an overnight sensation. The wannabe rocker seems to have found his true calling, but doing music he dislikes. With the help of Jang and a certain cute trot singer, maybe he'll actually learn the passion of trot.
Who’s in it. Highway Star stars Cha Tae-hyun as Bong Dal-ho, Lim Chae-mu as Jang Joon, Lee So-yeon as Cha Seo-yeon and Lee Byung-joon as Na Tae-song, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Highway Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Highway Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Highway Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Highway Star (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Highway Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Highway Star worth watching?
- Highway Star holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Highway Star?
- Highway Star stars Cha Tae-hyun, Lim Chae-mu, Lee So-yeon, Lee Byung-joon and Jeong Seok-yong.
- When was Highway Star released?
- Highway Star was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.