The Starfish (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1928, The Starfish is a romance film directed by Man Ray, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. Two people stand on a road, out of focus. Seen distorted through a glass, they retire upstairs to a bedroom where she undresses. He says, "Adieu." Images: the beautiful girl, a starfish in a jar, city scenes, newspapers, tugboats. More images: starfish, the girl. "How beautiful she is." Repeatedly. He advances up the stair, knife in hand, starfish on the step. Three people stand on a road, out of focus. "How beautiful she was." "How beautiful she is." "Beautiful."
Who’s in it. The Starfish stars Kiki of Montparnasse, André de la Rivière and Robert Desnos.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Starfish has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Starfish page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Starfish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Starfish (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Starfish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Starfish worth watching?
- The Starfish holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Starfish?
- The Starfish stars Kiki of Montparnasse, André de la Rivière and Robert Desnos.