Starman

PG 1984 • Runtime: 115 Minutes • Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

An alien takes the form of a young widow’s deceased husband and convinces her to help him travel to a rendezvous point so he can return to his home planet, while government agents pursue them.

Alternate Title	John Carpenter's Starman
Director	John Carpenter
Cast	Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen
Notes	Starman (1984) was released on VHS in 1985 by RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video, capitalizing on the film’s theatrical acclaim and Jeff Bridges’ Academy Award-nominated performance. The cover art emphasized its mix of romance and science fiction, appealing to a wide rental audience. It became a popular title in rental shops thanks to Carpenter’s name and its reputation as a more heartfelt take on the alien encounter genre. Collectors today value early VHS editions for their distinctive artwork and Carpenter branding.