Starstruck (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1982, Starstruck is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Gillian Armstrong, running about 96 minutes. “A Comedy Musical.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A new-wave extravaganza in which a young woman wants to become the next big singer with the help of her friends and despite the wishes of her working class family.
Who’s in it. Starstruck stars Joey Kennedy as Jackie Mullens, Ross O'Donovan as Angus Mullens, Margo Lee as Pearl and Max Cullen as Reg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Starstruck has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Starstruck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starstruck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starstruck (1982)?
- In US, Starstruck is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Starstruck worth watching?
- Starstruck holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Starstruck?
- Starstruck stars Joey Kennedy, Ross O'Donovan, Margo Lee, Max Cullen and Melissa Jaffer.
- When was Starstruck released?
- Starstruck was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.