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Superstar (1999) 4.6
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4.6/10 from 11,203 users
Metascore: 42/100
Reviews: 153 user | 42 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com A nerdy Catholic schoolgirl, Mary Katherine Gallagher, dreams of superstardom. Director:Bruce McCulloch |
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Cast
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| Molly Shannon | ... | ||
| Will Ferrell | ... |
Sky Corrigan /
Jesus
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| Elaine Hendrix | ... | ||
| Harland Williams | ... | ||
| Mark McKinney | ... | ||
| Glynis Johns | ... | ||
| Jason Blicker | ... | ||
| Gerry Bamman | ... | ||
| Emmy Laybourne | ... | ||
| Jennifer Irwin | ... | ||
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Rob Stefaniuk | ... | |
| Natalie Radford | ... | ||
| Karyn Dwyer | ... | ||
| Tom Green | ... | ||
| Chuck Campbell | ... | ||
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
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Orphan Mary Katherine Gallagher, an ugly duckling at St. Monica High School, has a dream: to be kissed soulfully. She decides she can realize this dream if she becomes a superstar, so her prayers, her fantasies, and her conversations with her only friend focus on achieving super-stardom. Her big chance is a school talent contest; her main competition is Evian, the school beauty, who is dancing with Sky, the object of Mary Katherine's kiss dream. Mary Katherine gets some talent-show help from her fellow special education students, her grandma, and Jesus, and inspiration from secrets in her past. Watching are Sky, Evian, and a silent classmate. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Dare to dream.Genres:
ComedyMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sex-related humor and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
8 October 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Superestrella See more »Box Office
Budget:
$14,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$8,912,743 (USA) (8 October 1999)Gross:
$30,628,981 (USA) (4 February 2000)Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
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1.85 : 1
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by Franz Schubert
Performed & Arranged by Dan Portis-Cathers
Courtesy of Zomba Music Services
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Goofs
Mary's grandmother is clearly not playing the piano music we hear. She is also not playing the drums. See more »Soundtracks
"Ave Maria"by Franz Schubert
Performed & Arranged by Dan Portis-Cathers
Courtesy of Zomba Music Services
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Because we had seen all the other comedies at the DVD store, my son and I finally watched Superstar. It had been so panned by every review I had ever seen, I thought it would be a waste of time. Perhaps especially for those who have memories of Catholic schools, it is as delightful as it is silly. My twelve-year-old does not have these memories but he laughed hysterically none the less.
I do recommend this film, but I do not recommend the critics who gave it only one star. Like psychologists, film critics must understand both the genres they review, and every type of audience that will view the film. This comedy may not be for everyone, but I cannot imagine anyone taking real offense at it either.