A Star Is Born Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 7, 2019

A Star Is Born

Release Date: Friday, October 5, 2018 Theaters

Director: Bradley Cooper

Starring: Bradley Cooper • Stefani (Lady Gaga) Germanotta • Andrew Dice Clay • Sam Elliott • Dave Chappelle

R Drama 2 hrs, 16 m

4.5 / 5.0

72% WILL SEE 28% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Follows a Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), a country music star who is on the brink of decline when he discovers a talented unknown named Ally (Stefani Germanotta). As the two begin a passionate love affair, Jack coaxes Ally into the spotlight, catapulting her to stardom. But as Ally’s career quickly eclipses his own, Jack finds it increasingly hard to handle his fading glory.

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Who stars in A Star Is Born – Cast List

Bradley Cooper
... Jackson Maine

Is This Thing On?, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
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Stefani (Lady Gaga) Germanotta
... Ally

Machete Kills, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
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Andrew Dice Clay
... Lorenzo

The Pickup, Blue Jasmine
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Sam Elliott
The Hero, The Golden Compass
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Dave Chappelle
Dave Chapelle's Block Party

Who is making A Star Is Born – Crew List

A look at A Star Is Born behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Bradley Cooper last helmed Is This Thing On? and Maestro. The film's writer Will Fetters last penned Hustle and The Best of Me.

Director: Bradley Cooper
Screenwriters: Will Fetters
Christopher Wilkinson
Producers: Bradley Cooper
Bill Gerber
Jon Peters
Todd Phillips

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: 22 & Green Productions
Gerber Pictures
Malpaso Productions
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Peters Entertainment
Thunder Road Pictures

Production – What we know about the A Star Is Born

Key Facts

Dave Chappelle will play Bradley Cooper’s oldest friend, who used to perform with him at blues clubs (Variety, 5/5/17).
Four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (American Sniper, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) is helming the film, marking his directorial debut (4/17/17).
Features Lady Gaga in her first leading role in a major motion picture, and being credited with her full name, Stefani Germanotta (4/17/17).
Andrew Clay will portray Lady Gaga’s “very Italian” father in what’s said to be a scene-stealing role (Deadline.com, 3/23/17).
Lady Gaga will compose and perform new music for the film (8/16/16).
The fourth version of A Star Is Born, following the 1937 original with Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, a 1954 remake with Judy Garland and James Mason, and the 1976 film with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2017

Completed

Changed A Star Is Born movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2017

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Apr 2017

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Filming began April 17, 2017 in Southern California.

Aug 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production will start early 2017.

Aug 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Apr 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Sep 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout, some sexuality/nudity and substance abuse
Runtime: 2 hrs, 16 m
Tagline: TURN YOUR SOUND ON
Also known as: Star Time
Language: English

A Star Is Born Trailers and Clips

A Star Is Born

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A Star Is Born Release Date: When was the film released?

A Star Is Born was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 5 , 2018. There were 17 17 other movies released on the same date, including Venom, The Hate U Give and Loving Pablo.