Starlight Hotel (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1987, Starlight Hotel is a drama film directed by Sam Pillsbury, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Great Depression, Kate (Greer Robson) is a 13-year-old girl living on New Zealand's South Island. When her mother dies and her father is offered a job in Wellington on North Island, Kate is sent to live with an aunt. The girl runs away to find her father, hopping onto a boxcar and befriending a fellow fugitive, Patrick (Peter Phelps), an emotionally battle-scarred WWI veteran fleeing the authorities after injuring a repo man. Pretending to be father and daughter, Patrick and Kate use each other for cover as they make their way across New Zealand, sleeping under the stars and championing the rights of destitute farmers and homeless squatters whose fortunes have been wiped out by economic hardship.
Who’s in it. Starlight Hotel stars Greer Robson as Kate, Peter Phelps as Patrick, Alice Fraser as Aunt and Patrick Smyth as Uncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Starlight Hotel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Starlight Hotel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Starlight Hotel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Starlight Hotel (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Starlight Hotel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Starlight Hotel worth watching?
- Starlight Hotel holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Starlight Hotel?
- Starlight Hotel stars Greer Robson, Peter Phelps, Alice Fraser, Patrick Smyth and Bruce Phillips.
- When was Starlight Hotel released?
- Starlight Hotel was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.