Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard (Kris Kristofferson) falls in love with unknown singer, Esther Hoffman (Barbra Streisand), after...
Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard (Kris Kristofferson) falls in love with unknown singer, Esther Hoffman (Barbra Streisand), after seeing her perform at a club. After letting her sing a few songs at one of his shows she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's falls.
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Where to watch A Star Is Born (1976)
37 %43 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
63 %6,441 reviewsAudience score rating
"I thought Miss Streisand was distractingly miscast in the role, and yet I forgave her everything when she sang."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"A transistorised remake, louder than ever, but very small in terms of its being about anything whatsoever."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"The new A Star Is Born has the rare distinction of being a superlative remake."
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Variety
Variety"This is a fairly good, though overlong, film..."
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TV Guide
TV Guide"A Star is Born rarely stops seeming manufactured..."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"70mm screens have been filled with some vacuous stuff in their time, but this monstrous remake takes the biscuit."
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Time Out
Time Out"Director Frank Pierson guides Kristofferson to the best acting performance of his career."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Hearing (Streisand) light into a rock song is like listening to Al Jolson sing Leadbelly."
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Time Magazine
Time MagazineA Star Is Born (1976) | Details
Award winner- Winner of five 1977 Golden Globes, including Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Actor (Kristofferson) and Actress (Streisand). Best Original Song winner at the 1977 Oscars.
- Runtime
- 139
- Genre
- Drama, Music, Romance
