Where to watch A Star Is Born (1976) tonight
A Star Is Born (1976) runs 2 h 20 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.0 from 253 TMDB members. Has-been singing idol John Norman Howard falls in love with young, up-and-coming songstress Esther Hoffman in Frank Pierson's version of the classic love story updated to the rock and roll era.
- Runtime
- 2 h 20 min — ends 10:20 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Music, Romance
- Released
- December 17, 1976
- TMDB rating
- 6.0 / 10 from 253 votes
- Director
- Frank Pierson
- Starring
- Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey, Oliver Clark
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is A Star Is Born?
- A Star Is Born is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is A Star Is Born rated?
- A Star Is Born is rated R in the US.
- Is A Star Is Born a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream A Star Is Born?
- As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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