A Star Is Born
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.
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Frequently asked questions about A Star Is Born
Where can I watch A Star Is Born in the United States?
A Star Is Born is available to stream on Brew, Pure Flix, FlixFling, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and FlixFling. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch A Star Is Born for free?
A Star Is Born streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Public Domain Movies. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.3 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 74 on Metacritic.
Who stars in A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born stars Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou, May Robson, and Andy Devine. William A. Wellman is the director.
How long is A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).
When did A Star Is Born come out?
A Star Is Born was released on April 20, 1937.
Which studio made A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born was produced by Selznick International Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for A Star Is Born?
A Star Is Born was made on a budget of $1,200,000.
How much did A Star Is Born make at the box office?
A Star Is Born grossed $2,370,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,200,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.