Apple TVA Star Is Born (1976)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.
Starring Cast
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores the personal struggles of fame, addiction, and relationships within the music industry, focusing on universal human drama rather than promoting or critiquing society through a specific political lens. Its core subject matter is largely apolitical.
The movie features traditional casting for its lead roles and supporting characters, without explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative centers on the personal drama of two musicians and the challenges of fame, rather than offering critiques of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Esther Hoffman and her family, who are Jewish, with respect and warmth. Her family provides a grounding, supportive presence, contrasting with the tumultuous world of rock and roll, and their cultural background is presented as an integral, positive aspect of her character.
The 1976 film 'A Star Is Born' primarily focuses on the heterosexual romance and intertwined careers of its two lead characters, Esther Hoffman and John Norman Howard. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1976 film "A Star Is Born" is a remake of earlier versions (1937, 1954) where the two central characters—a rising female star and a declining male star—consistently maintained their respective genders. The 1976 adaptation retains these established genders for its protagonists.
The main characters, Esther Hoffman and John Norman Howard, are portrayed by white actors Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. This aligns with the racial portrayal of their counterparts in previous film adaptations of "A Star Is Born," where the characters were consistently depicted as white.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
3.7
5.9
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