Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story poster
Where to stream

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story

7.0198743mNRMovieDramaMusicHistory

The final 17 years of American singer and musician Karen Carpenter, performed almost entirely by modified Barbie dolls.

DirectorTodd Haynes
WritersTodd Haynes·Cynthia Schneider
ProducersTodd Haynes·Cynthia Schneider

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story was released on July 15, 1987 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Todd Haynes

MG
Merrill Gruver
Karen (voice)
MEMichael Edwards
Michael Edwards
Richard (voice)
MB
Melissa Brown
Mother (voice)
RLRob LaBelle
Rob LaBelle
Dad / Mr. A&M (voice)
CS
Cynthia Schneider
Dionne Warwick (voice)
THTodd Haynes
Todd Haynes
Todd Donovan
BTBruce Tuthill
Bruce Tuthill
Narrator (voice)
GK
Gwen Kraus
Narrator (voice)
ND
Nannie Doyle
Cherry Boone
LK
Larry Kole
Announcer
JB
Joanne Barrett
Self-Singer
MM
Michele Manenti
Michelle Hoyt, Musician

More from Michael Edwards · Co-star actor

The Flash
The Flash
2014 · 7.7
Frasier
Frasier
1993 · 7.7
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990 · 7.3
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1991 · 8.2
Hotel Elvira
Hotel Elvira
2025 · 7.0
Silk Stalkings
Silk Stalkings
1991 · 6.2
Kenan & Kel
Kenan & Kel
1996 · 8.1
It's a Living
It's a Living
1980 · 6.0
Thunder in Paradise
Thunder in Paradise
1994 · 6.3
Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest
1981 · 6.4
See all fromMichael Edwards

More from Todd Haynes · Director

Dark Waters
Dark Waters
2019 · 7.5
May December
May December
2023 · 6.6
Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce
2011 · 7.0
Carol
Carol
2015 · 7.5
Enlightened
Enlightened
2011 · 7.0
I'm Not There
I'm Not There
2007 · 6.5
Far from Heaven
Far from Heaven
2002 · 7.1
Poison
Poison
1991 · 6.0
Velvet Goldmine
Velvet Goldmine
1998 · 6.9
Safe
Safe
1995 · 6.9
See all fromTodd Haynes

More like this

Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
2006 · 6.7
What's Love Got to Do with It
What's Love Got to Do with It
1993 · 7.1
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle Dandy
1942 · 7.0
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
1980 · 8.1
Beyond the Sea
Beyond the Sea
2004 · 6.3
Oranges and Sunshine
Oranges and Sunshine
2010 · 6.9
Grace Unplugged
Grace Unplugged
2013 · 6.0
Boychoir
Boychoir
2015 · 6.8
Radium Girls
Radium Girls
2020 · 6.6
Quiz Show
Quiz Show
1994 · 7.2
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
2010 · 8.3
Clouds
Clouds
2020 · 8.3

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story?

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story on Netflix?

No, Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story for free?

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story?

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 2, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.