Childstar (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2004, Childstar is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Don McKellar, running about 99 minutes. “You're only famous for fifteen minutes. Make every second count.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An experimental filmmaker takes a job as a driver for a foul-mouthed child actor and his ambitious stage mother.
Who’s in it. Childstar stars Don McKellar as Rick, Peter Paige as Tim, Gil Bellows as Isaac and Alan Thicke as J.R., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Childstar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Childstar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Childstar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Childstar (2004)?
- In US, Childstar is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Childstar worth watching?
- Childstar holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Childstar?
- Childstar stars Don McKellar, Peter Paige, Gil Bellows, Alan Thicke and Kristin Adams.
- When was Childstar released?
- Childstar was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.