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Poster for A Star Is Born

Musical

A Star Is Born

A weathered touring musician pulls a gifted singer into the spotlight, even as her ascent and his private struggles reshape their love.

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Year
2018
Runtime
136 min
Rating
R
Director
Bradley Cooper

Cooper stages performance with tactile immediacy, and his chemistry with Gaga makes a familiar rise-and-fall story feel rooted in the private negotiations behind public music.

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Themes

  • Fame
  • Addiction
  • Creative partnership
  • Self-worth
  • Love under pressure

Tone

  • Intimate
  • Romantic
  • Raw
  • Melancholic

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