To Be a Star (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2003, To Be a Star is a drama, music and romance film directed by Arnon Zadok, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. Tzuri is a ruthless theater arts tutor who is very strict with his students. When one of his young female students is found beaten up, not so far from his apartment, he is suspended from his job despite having nothing to do with it. Shocked and looking to care for the safety of the student, he winds up in a hostel for runaway teens. Tzuri tries to teach the power of the arts to the distressed teens, as a way to help them communicate and process their personal struggles - while also finding some love and tenderness within himself.

Who’s in it. To Be a Star stars Arnon Zadok as Tzuri, Iris Barnea as Bilha, Alona Tal as Lilach and Haim Almakis as Zohar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, To Be a Star has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Be a Star page.

If you liked it. Fans of To Be a Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch To Be a Star (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Be a Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is To Be a Star worth watching?
To Be a Star holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in To Be a Star?
To Be a Star stars Arnon Zadok, Iris Barnea, Alona Tal, Haim Almakis and Oshri Cohen.
When was To Be a Star released?
To Be a Star was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.