Watch Order (Release = Chronological)Recommended
0 / 2 watchedFilm first, then the series sequel.
- 1 Starman 1984 film. Start here.
- 2 Starman 22 episodes, 1986 to 1987. Loose sequel.
About Starman
Starman (1984) lands Jeff Bridges's alien in a widow's life for a road trip toward reunion: John Carpenter's gentlest film and an Oscar-nominated performance. The TV series (1986 to 1987) continues with the alien returning to guide a new human across 22 episodes.
Watch the film first, then the series: the show assumes the movie's setup and its test-of-humanity format. The series recasts everyone but keeps the premise, working as a loose sequel. The film's glowing-marble effects and road-movie heart carry it past any dated edges. The franchise ends with the series, with no revival filmed.
Good to know
The series explains the alien's return cleanly enough that no homework beyond the film is needed. Robert Hays takes the Bridges role in a different register, which takes an episode to accept. The show's single season ends openly rather than conclusively. A remake has been discussed for years without filming, so the film plus series is the complete set.
