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Superstar (1999)

PG_13 81 min  -  Comedy  -   8 October 1999 (USA)
4.6
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Ratings: 4.6/10 from 9,662 users   Metascore: 42/100 
Reviews: 154 user | 64 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com

Yet another SNL skit-turned movie. In this one, Molly Shannon plays nerdy Catholic schoolgirl, Mary Katherine Gallagher, who's dreaming of superstardom.

Director:

Bruce McCulloch

Writers:

Molly Shannon (character), Steve Koren
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Molly Shannon ...
Will Ferrell ...
Elaine Hendrix ...
Harland Williams ...
Mark McKinney ...
Glynis Johns ...
Jason Blicker ...
Gerry Bamman Gerry Bamman ...
Emmy Laybourne ...
Jennifer Irwin ...
Rob Stefaniuk Rob Stefaniuk ...
Natalie Radford ...
Karyn Dwyer ...
Tom Green ...
Chuck Campbell ...
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Storyline

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>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

School | Student | High School | Prayer | Talent Show  | See more »

Taglines:

Dare to dream.

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sex-related humor and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Paramount | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Superestrella See more »

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,912,743 (USA) (10 October 1999) (1943 Screens)

Gross:

$30,628,981 (USA) (6 February 2000)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

SNL Studios See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Actors Will Ferrell, Molly Shannon, and Mark McKinney all appeared together in another film, A Night at the Roxbury. In that movie Ferrell was also Shannon's romantic interest. McKinney also plays a church figure in both films. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The table behind the practicing dancing group is flattened by Mary Katherine Gallagher, but then in the next scene the table is perfect. See more »

Quotes

Dylan Schmultz-Plutzker: VD Rules!
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Connections

Features Carrie (1976) See more »

Soundtracks

"Wonderwall"
by Noel Gallagher
Performed by The Mike Flowers Pops
Courtesy of London Records 90 Ltd.
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets See more »