Starman (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Starman is a 1984 adventure drama directed by John Carpenter, starring Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $28.7 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Starman About?
The premise of Starman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Luca Parmitano, the first Italian commander of the International Space Station, undertakes a groundbreaking mission with the European Space Agency. This soaring film follows his journey into the unknown, highlighting his courageous spirit and the profound human connections he maintains while defying gravity. His historic voyage inspires wonder and demonstrates the limitless possibilities of space exploration.
Starman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- road movie
- kidnapping
- simulacrum
- alien
- spacecraft
- crater
- widow
- seti
- on the run
- car crash
- miracle
- native american
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- resurrection
- christ allegory
- unidentified flying object
- desert
- first contact
- electronic music score
- diner
- las vegas nevada
- chase
- riding a freight train
- coupe
- burning tree
- kidnapped woman
- gas gauge
- listening to a radio
- gas station attendant
- coca cola can
- gun
- dead deer
- carcass
- reference to bambi
- near car accident
- arizona desert
- the white house washington d.c.
- facsimile
- emulation
- synthetic man
- bereavement
- loss of loved one
- replica
- death
- mexican
- mexican stereotype
- mexican immigrant
- mexican in the united states
- space sci fi
- mexican woman
- dark comedy
Starman Cast
Jeff Bridges leads the cast, with Karen Allen. Directed by John Carpenter.
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Director John Carpenter
Starman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Starman 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 69% User score
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Starman Plot Summary
What happens in Starman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1977, the Voyager 2 deep space probe was launched, carrying a gold phonographic disk that contained messages of peace and an invitation to extraterrestrial visitors to come to Earth. An alien spaceship intercepts the Voyager probe and sends a small scout vessel in response, aiming to establish first contact. However, the mission is met with hostility when the spacecraft is shot down by the US government. The craft crashes in Chequamegon Bay, Wisconsin, where a blue ball of energy emerges from the wreckage. This alien finds its way to the home of the recently widowed Jenny Hayden. As it explores her belongings, it discovers a lock of hair belonging to her late husband, Scott, in a photo album, and uses this to clone a new human body.
Full summary
The whole story of Starman, scene by scene
Starman Box Office
Starman grossed $28.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$28.7M
- US & Canada
- $28.7M
Starman Awards & Nominations
Starman won 1 award from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 1985, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win5 nominations3 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1985 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Actor
- Nominated Best Actress
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Golden Globes 1985 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Jeff Bridges
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Oscars 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Jeff Bridges
Starman Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Starman.
How Well Do You Know Starman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What celestial body did Voyager 2 represent the launch of?
Cars in Starman
35 cars on screen, including the 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II and the 1984 Cadillac Eldorado.
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1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II Main role -
1984 Cadillac Eldorado Important role -
1972 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1950 Chevrolet Styleline Special Important role
Starman Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “John Carpenter's Starman” and “Starman. El hombre de las estrellas”.
- Also known as
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- John Carpenter's Starman
- Starman. El hombre de las estrellas
- Csillagember
- L'Homme des étoiles
- Starman - O Homem das Estrelas
- Человек со звезды
- Gwiezdny przybysz
- 外星恋
- スターマン／愛・宇宙はるかに
- Στάρμαν
- איש הכוכבים
- 스타맨
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- Starman: O Homem das Estrelas
- Звезден човек
- Зоряний чоловік
- 外星戀
- Starman: El hombre de las estrellas
- Čovjek sa zvijezda, ადამიანი ვარსკვლავიდან
- Chuyện Tình Kinh Dị
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Movies Like Starman
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Space Oddity, Ad Astra and Star Pilot.
Starman FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Starman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Starman?
Starman runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Starman released?
Starman was released on December 14, 1984.
Who directed Starman?
Starman was directed by John Carpenter.
More films by John Carpenter Who is in the cast of Starman?
Starman stars Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen.
How much did Starman make at the box office?
Starman grossed $28.7 million worldwide.
How is Starman rated?
Starman has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Starman win?
Starman won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1985.
Does Starman have a post-credit scene?
No. Starman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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