A Star Is Born (2018)

A musician helps a young singer find fame as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.

Director:

Bradley Cooper

Writers:

Eric Roth (screenplay by), Bradley Cooper (screenplay by)

Stars:

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott

Won 1 Oscar. Another 94 wins & 274 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lady Gaga	...	Ally
Bradley Cooper	...	Jack
Sam Elliott	...	Bobby
Andrew Dice Clay	...	Lorenzo
Rafi Gavron	...	Rez Gavron
Anthony Ramos	...	Ramon
Dave Chappelle	...	George 'Noodles' Stone
Alec Baldwin	...	Alec Baldwin
Marlon Williams	...	Marlon Williams
Brandi Carlile	...	Brandi Carlile
Ron Rifkin	...	Carl
Barry Shabaka Henley	...	Little Feet
Michael D. Roberts	...	Matty
Michael Harney	...	Wolfie (as Michael J. Harney)
Rebecca Field	...	Gail

Storyline

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer - until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

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Plot Keywords:

alcoholism | tinnitus | rising star | singer songwriter | singer | 

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Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, some sexuality/nudity and substance abuse

Did You Know?

Trivia

The two principal drag queens, Willam Belli and Shangela Laquifa Wadley aka D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce, both competed in separate seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, a show which Lady Gaga once judged. Gaga appeared on the judging panel during the RuPaul's Drag Race: Oh. My. Gaga! (2017), Willam competed on season 4 and Shangela on seasons 2, 3, and All Stars 3 respectively.

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Goofs

After Ally curses In the bathroom following her call with Roger (3:40), she peeks sideways at the camera in the mirror.

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Quotes

Ally: [singing] Tell me something, boy. Aren't you tired trying to fill that void? Or do you need more? Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore?
Jack: Is that me?
Ally: That's you.
Jack: Did you just write that now?
Ally: Yeah.
Jack: Pretty good.

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Crazy Credits

The first couple of seconds of the Warner Bros Pictures logo are cut out.

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Alternate Versions

An extended version of the film, dubbed the "Encore Edition" with an additional 12 minutes of new footage, was released on March 1, 2019 for a limited one-week engagement. The material consists of longer takes of musical numbers, as well as a brand-new, never-before-seen song "Clover", by Ally and Jackson.

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Connections

Remake of A Star Is Born (1937)

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Soundtracks

Too Far Gone
Written by Bradley Cooper and Lukas Nelson
Performed by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga
Produced by Bradley Cooper and Lukas Nelson

User Reviews

An instant classic!

Bradley cooper and Lady Gaga collaboration on this remake of the classic A Star Is Born results in an outstanding movie and soundtrack that keeps you looking ofr more until the very end of the movie.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Star Is Born

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$36,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$42,908,051, 7 October 2018

Gross USA:

$215,288,866

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$436,188,866

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures, Live Nation Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

136 min 148 min (extended cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos Auro 11.1 Sonics-DDP DTS (DTS: X) SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1