Brenda Starr (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1989, Brenda Starr is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and romance film directed by Robert Ellis Miller, running about 93 minutes. “The Germans, The Russians, British Intelligence, and The C.I.A. are after her. Everyone’s favorite reporter is hot on adventure’s trail!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fearless reporter Brenda Starr needs a big scoop if she wishes to retain her lofty status within the world of journalism, so she ventures deep into the Amazon to investigate a story involving a mad scientist's plot to blow the planet to smithereens. Her investigation pits her against a collection of dastardly villains and the myriad dangers of the jungle.
Who’s in it. Brenda Starr stars Brooke Shields as Brenda Starr, Timothy Dalton as Basil St. John, Tony Peck as Mike Randall and Diana Scarwid as Libby 'Lips' Lipscomb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Brenda Starr has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $67.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brenda Starr page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brenda Starr tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brenda Starr (1989)?
- In US, Brenda Starr is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brenda Starr worth watching?
- Brenda Starr holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brenda Starr?
- Brenda Starr stars Brooke Shields, Timothy Dalton, Tony Peck, Diana Scarwid and Nestor Serrano.
- When was Brenda Starr released?
- Brenda Starr was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.