Superstar

Critics Consensus

Dumb script and flat jokes made this another SNL misfire.

32%

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60%

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Movie Info

Orphaned after the death of her parents and raised by her strict grandmother (Glynis Johns), awkward Roman Catholic high-school student Mary Katherine Gallagher (Molly Shannon) dreams about dating popular student Sky Corrigan (Will Ferrell) and becoming a star. To achieve both goals, Mary enters a talent contest, where her competitor is Sky's girlfriend, Evian Graham (Elaine Hendrix). Despite her grandmother's opposition, Mary prepares to win both the contest and Sky's affection.
  • Genre:
    comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Bruce McCulloch
  • Producer:
    Lorne Michaels
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $30.6M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    SNL Studios
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Molly Shannon
Mary Katherine Gallagher
Will Ferrell
Sky Corrigan, Jesus
Elaine Hendrix
Evian Carrie Graham
Harland Williams
Eric Slater
Mark McKinney
Father Tylenol Ritley
Glynis Johns
Grandma Gallagher
Emmy Laybourne
Helen Lewengrub
Jason Blicker
Howard
Bruce McCulloch
Director
Molly Shannon
Writer
Steve Koren
Writer
Susan Cavan
Executive Producer
Robert K. Weiss
Executive Producer
Lorne Michaels
Producer
Michael Gore
Original Music
Walt Lloyd
Cinematographer
Malcolm Campbell
Film Editor
Phyllis Huffman
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Audience Reviews for Superstar

  • Feb 17, 2015
    It is a great little comedy. One of my favorites. Mary Katherine Gallagher is a force to be reckoned with.
    Jarrin R Super Reviewer
  • Oct 05, 2012
    This crap is absolutely awful. I mean I didn't even smile during this movie.
    Mace R Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2011
    Funny but a bad movie, very stupid
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
  • Aug 15, 2011
    Funny but a bad movie, very stupid
    Jim C Super Reviewer
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