A Star Is Born (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, A Star Is Born is a drama, romance and music film directed by Frank Pierson, running about 139 minutes. “For anyone who has ever loved...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer, Esther Hoffman, after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.
Who’s in it. A Star Is Born stars Barbra Streisand as Esther Hoffman, Kris Kristofferson as John Norman Howard, Gary Busey as Bobbie Ritchie and Oliver Clark as Gary Danziger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Star Is Born has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $80M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 A Star Is Born page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Star Is Born tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Star Is Born (1976)?
- In US, A Star Is Born is available to 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 A Star Is Born worth watching?
- A Star Is Born holds an audience score of 6.0 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 A Star Is Born?
- A Star Is Born stars Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey, Oliver Clark and Venetta Fields.
- When was A Star Is Born released?
- A Star Is Born was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.