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Starman (1984)

English romance film directed by John Carpenter

PGUS

Rated PG in the US

Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.

Runtime
1h 52m 112 min
Released
14 December 1984
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Starman has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 14 December 1984. It is directed by John Carpenter and stars Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen and Charles Martin Smith.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Donald M. Morgan
Produced by
Larry J. Franco, Michael Douglas
Production
Columbia Pictures
Distribution
Columbia Pictures, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$24 million
Box office
$28.74 million
Set in
Wisconsin
Filmed in
Las Vegas Valley, Colorado, Arizona, Utah

Release and where to watch

In theatres
14 December 1984
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Starman?

Starman has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes, or 112 min.

When did Starman release?

Starman released on 14 December 1984.

Who directed Starman?

Starman is directed by John Carpenter.

Who is in the cast of Starman?

The cast of Starman includes Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith, Richard Jaeckel, David Wells and Dirk Blocker.

Where can I watch Starman online?

Starman streams on Netflix.

How much did Starman earn at the box office?

Starman grossed $28.74 million on a budget of $24 million.

What is Starman rated in the US?

Starman is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 9 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.