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A Star Is Born

1954 · Movie · PG · 196 min · ★ 7.1 · 94% critics

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A seasoned movie star helps a young singer-actress chase stardom, drawing her into the spotlight even as his own life spirals. Their rise through show business comes with personal struggles, including age and alcoholism, that steadily complicate everything they build together.

Based on A Star Is Born

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Details
Years
1954
Release date
1954-10-01
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
196 min
Critic score
94/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (330 votes)
About

If you enjoy dramatic showbiz love stories like A Star Is Born (2018) or Ziegfeld Girl (1941), you’ll likely like this; Not for you if you dislike lengthy musicals, or if you want a story without emotional heaviness or visible restoration compromises.

Pros: heartfelt showbiz romance; powerful lead performances; classic musical numbers | Cons: long runtime; can feel overextended; restored gaps are distracting

Themes

  • career
  • husband wife relationship
  • musical
  • alcoholism
  • remake
  • fame
  • los angeles, california
  • partially lost film
  • fading star

Awards & recognition

  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design, Color · 1955 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Musical Score · 1955 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Art Direction, Color · 1955 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Actress · 1955 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 1955 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by George Cukor