Stardust (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1938, Stardust is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Melville W. Brown, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Carla de Hulvea is a rumba dancer who makes news by posing as a South-American heiress. She is doing fine with her hoax until she meets American Peter Jackson, a high-pressure promoter who is looking for movie-producing money. He does some big-time bluffing on his own in order to get Carla to invest in a film he is making with his partner, Roy Harley. Through Carla, Roy meets actress Diana West, who is given a role in the movie, and Roy falls in love with her.
Who’s in it. Stardust stars Ben Lyon as Roy Harley, Lupe Vélez as Carla de Huelva, Wallace Ford as Peter Jackson and Jean Colin as Diana West, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Stardust has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stardust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stardust tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stardust (1938)?
- In US, Stardust is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stardust worth watching?
- Stardust holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Stardust?
- Stardust stars Ben Lyon, Lupe Vélez, Wallace Ford, Jean Colin and Harry Langdon.
- When was Stardust released?
- Stardust was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.