Starman
“In 1977 Voyager II was launched into space, inviting all lifeforms in the universe to visit our planet. Get ready. Company's coming.”
Synopsis
When an alien takes the form of a young widow's husband and asks her to drive him from Wisconsin to Arizona, the government tries to stop them.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Starman (1984) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-24
Top Cast
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Jeff Bridges
Starman / Scott Hayden
Karen Allen
Jenny Hayden
Charles Martin Smith
Mark Shermin
Richard Jaeckel
George Fox
Robert Phalen
Major Bell
Tony Edwards
Sergeant Lemon
John Walter Davis
Brad Heinmuller
Ted White
Deer Hunter
Dirk Blocker
Cop #1
M.C. Gainey
Cop #2
Sean Stanek
Hot Rodder
George Buck Flower
Cook
Russ Benning
Scientist
Ralph Cosham
Marine Lieutenant
David Wells
Fox's Assistant
Anthony Grumbach
NSA Officer
James Deeth
S-61 Pilot
Alex Daniels
Gas Station Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.31x
+$6.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Screenplay & Story
- Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- Starman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $28.7M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Michael Douglas-Jarry J. Franco Productions, Delphi II Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carpenter
Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans
Jack Nitzsche
Donald M. Morgan, Steven Poster
Marion Rothman
Michael Douglas, Larry Franco
Department Leadership Roster
Raynold Gideon
Writer
John Carpenter
Director
Marion Rothman
Editor
Bruce A. Evans
Writer
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Daniel A. Lomino
Production Design
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Larry Franco
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Starman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Starman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Starman about?
When an alien takes the form of a young widow's husband and asks her to drive him from Wisconsin to Arizona, the government tries to stop them.
Who directed Starman?
Starman was directed by John Carpenter.
Who stars in Starman?
The principal cast of Starman includes Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith, Richard Jaeckel, Robert Phalen.
When was Starman released and how long is it?
Starman was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Starman?
Starman had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $28.7M at the worldwide box office (1.31 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Starman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Starman was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Starman?
Starman holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).