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Movie Info

Release Date: December 13, 1984
Runtime: 115 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Drama Science Fiction Romance
Budget: $22,000,000
Revenue: $28,744,356
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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83%
Tomatometer
70
70/100
Metacritic
🎬
6.9/10
TMDB
974 votes
⭐
7.0/10
IMDb
57,057 votes
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Starman

1984

"Love knows no boundaries, even the stars."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: L'Homme des Γ©toiles? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Starman: El hombre de las estrellas? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: John Carpenter's Starman? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Omul din stele πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· TR: UzaylΔ±: YΔ±ldΔ±z Adam All international titles (7) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1985 Oscars Best Actor Jeff Bridges

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $22,000,000
Revenue: $28,744,356
Profit $6,744,356
ROI +30.7% (1.3x)

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Starman is directed by John Carpenter .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#intense 120 #alien 53 #widow 41 #reflective 35 #loving 27 #intimate 26 #lovers 14 #cherry pie 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Starman

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  • Jeff Bridges spent time researching and studying the behavior of young widows to prepare for his role as the alien taking the form of a deceased husband.

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  • The film was shot in various locations across the Midwest, with many scenes filmed in Wisconsin to authentically capture the small-town atmosphere.

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  • Karen Allen's performance was influenced by her real-life experience of loss, allowing her to connect deeply with her character's emotional journey.

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  • The soundtrack features a memorable score composed by Jack Nitzsche, which blends electronic sounds and orchestral elements to enhance the film's otherworldly themes.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen wearing a 'Star Wars' T-shirt, a subtle nod to the popularity of science fiction in the 1980s.

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  • Starman shares thematic similarities with other John Carpenter films, exploring the concept of the outsider and the human experience through the lens of science fiction.

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  • In a scene where the alien creates a replica of the widow's deceased husband, the use of practical effects intended to convey a sense of realism led to logistical challenges during filming.

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