A Star Is Born
1937, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
Is the price of stardom a broken heart?
Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of her idol Norman Maine, is sent for a screen test, and before long attains stardom as newly minted Vicki Lester. She and Norman marry, though his career soon dwindles to nothing due to his chronic alcoholism.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Brew
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- William A. WellmanDirector
- Janet GaynorEsther Blodgett
- Fredric MarchNorman Maine
- Adolphe MenjouOliver Niles
- May RobsonLettie Blodgett
- Andy DevineDanny McGuire
- Lionel StanderMatt Libby
- Owen MooreCasey Burke
- Peggy WoodMiss Phillips
- Elizabeth JennsAnita Regis
- Edgar KennedyPop Randall
- J. C. NugentMr. Blodgett
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsPosture Coach
Details
- Released
- 20 April 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dorothy Parker, Alan Campbell, Robert Carson
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- $2.4M
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A Star Is Born: quick answers
Is A Star Is Born worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 248 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does A Star Is Born have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Star Is Born. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Star Is Born parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Star Is Born is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Star Is Born on?
A Star Is Born is streaming on Brew in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Star Is Born?
If you liked A Star Is Born, try A Star Is Born, When a Man Loves a Woman, Country Strong.
Who directed A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born (1937) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou.