A Star Is Born (1954)
Kernel Score: 79% · 325 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
Released: 1954-10-01
Runtime: 182 minutes
Where to watch A Star Is Born
- Free with ads: YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A movie star helps a young singer-actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
A Star Is Born parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that A Star Is Born (1954) is a PG classic musical drama about a rising singer and her husband's decline into alcoholism.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Alcoholism is a central plot element, depicting a fading star's downward spiral into drinking.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Judy Garland as Vicki Lester
- James Mason as Norman Maine
- Jack Carson as Matt Libby
- Charles Bickford as Oliver Niles
- Tommy Noonan as Danny McGuire
- Lucy Marlow as Lola Lavery
- Amanda Blake as Susan Ettinger
- Irving Bacon as Graves
- Hazel Shermet as Libby's Secretary
- James Brown as Glenn Williams (uncredited)
A Star Is Born FAQ
Is A Star Is Born good?
A Star Is Born has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 325 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Star Is Born?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Star Is Born OK for kids?
A Star Is Born is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that A Star Is Born (1954) is a PG classic musical drama about a rising singer and her husband's decline into alcoholism.
What movies are like A Star Is Born?
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