Starman
An extraterrestrial assumes the body of a grieving widow, racing to understand love and humanity before relentless authorities destroy both its chance at connection and the fragile life it now inhabits.
“In 1977 Voyager II was launched into space, inviting all lifeforms in the universe to visit our planet. Get ready. Company's coming.”
Synopsis
When an alien takes the form of a young widow, it begins a journey that intertwines with her life in unexpected ways. As it navigates human emotions and relationships, the alien must confront the complexities of love, loss, and identity. This transformation leads to a deeper exploration of what it means to be human, as the alien experiences the full spectrum of human emotion through the eyes of the widow. The story unfolds as a poignant tale of connection and understanding, highlighting the bonds that form between beings from different worlds.
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A crew of 46+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Marion RothmanShot by Donald M MorganScored by Jack NitzscheDesigned by Daniel A Lomino
Box Office
1984 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.3× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$28.7M
Opening weekend: $2.9M — 10% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $4.0M — 14% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,261 theaters
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Cast & Crew
46 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Jeff Bridges
as Starman
Karen Allen
as Jenny Hayden
Charles Martin Smith
as Mark Shermin
Richard Jaeckel
as George Fox
Robert Phalen
as Major Bell
Tony Edwards
as Sergeant Lemon
John Walter Davis
as Brad Heinmuller
Ted White
as Deer Hunter
Dirk Blocker
as Cop #1
M C Gainey
as Cop #2
Sean Stanek
as Hot Rodder
George Buck Flower
as Cook
Supporting cast
26Russ Benning
as Scientist
Ralph Cosham
as Marine Lieutenant
David Wells
as Fox's Assistant
Anthony Grumbach
as NSA Officer
James Deeth
as S-61 Pilot
Alex Daniels
as Gas Station Attendant
Carol Rosenthal
as Gas Customer
Mickey Jones
as Trucker
Lu Leonard
as Roadhouse Waitress
Charlie Hughes
as Bus Driver
Byron Walls
as Police Sergeant
Betty Bunch
as Truck Stop Waitress
Victor Mclemore
as Roadblock Lt.
Steven Brennan
as Roadblock Sergeant
Pat Lee
as Bracero Wife
Judith Kim
as Girl Barker
Ronald Colby
as Cafe Waiter
Robert Stein
as State Trooper
Kenny Call
as Donnie Bob
Jeff Ramsey
as Hunter #1
Jerry Gatlin
as Hunter #2
David Daniell
as Letterman
Randy Tutton
as 2nd Letterman
John Carpenter
as Man in Helicopter (uncredited)
Mark Jensen
as Extra (uncredited)
Ronald L Colby
as Cafe Waiter
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1Writers
2Producers
1Other crew
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