# Starman (1984)

> A grieving widow is pulled into a cross-country escape with an alien wearing her dead husband's face, discovering unexpected love along the way.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4835

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
- Director: John Carpenter
- Cast: Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith, Richard Jaeckel, Robert Phalen, Tony Edwards, John Walter Davis, Ted White
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088172/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tender, reflective, witty, date night, nostalgic movie night

## Synopsis

An alien visitor takes on human form, leading to unexpected romance and self-discovery.

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- [Galaxy Quest (1999)](https://ember.film/movie/769)

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