The Star (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1952, The Star is a drama and romance film directed by Stuart Heisler, running about 89 minutes. “The story of a woman...who thought she was a star so high in the sky no man could touch her!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A washed-up movie queen finds romance, but continues to desire a comeback.
Who’s in it. The Star stars Bette Davis as Margaret Elliot, Natalie Wood as Gretchen, Sterling Hayden as Jim Johannsen aka Barry Lester and Warner Anderson as Harry Stone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Star has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Star (1952)?
- In US, The Star is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Star worth watching?
- The Star holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Star?
- The Star stars Bette Davis, Natalie Wood, Sterling Hayden, Warner Anderson and Minor Watson.
- When was The Star released?
- The Star was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.