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Actress Margaret Elliot is well past her prime but refuses to retire from the acting business. Despite entreaties from both her daughter, Gretchen, and one-time professional colleague Jim Johannsen, Margaret remains convinced that she can regain her former glory. As she sets her sights on a coveted Hollywood role, Johannsen tries doggedly to get his unrequited love to see the folly of her ways.
A fierce, desperate portrait of fading stardom fuels this biting look at the cost of vanity. The camera captures every crack in a legend's armor as she fights a losing battle against the ticking clock of Hollywood.
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Stuart Heisler
Cast
Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden, Natalie Wood, Warner Anderson, Minor Watson, June Travis, Paul Frees, Robert Warwick, Barbara Lawrence, Fay Baker
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The Star
You can stream The Star (1952) on Max with a subscription.
IMDb
7.2/10
RT Critics
25%
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Director
Stuart Heisler
Cast
Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden, Natalie Wood, Warner Anderson, Minor Watson, June Travis, Paul Frees, Robert Warwick, Barbara Lawrence, Fay Baker
2 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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The Star is streaming on Max. The Star is streaming on YouTube TV. The Star is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+. Availability last verified June 18, 2026.