star vehicle
Lead performer's film
A star vehicle is a film, play, or other production designed primarily to showcase a particular performer's talents and appeal.
The story, supporting cast, and production serve mainly to display the star rather than the other way around: The action sequel was little more than a star vehicle for the aging actor.
The term often carries a slightly dismissive connotation, suggesting thin material elevated by celebrity presence.
- leading ladyPrincipal female performer
- leading manPrincipal male actor
- top billingPremiere credit position
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
vanity project · stage · biopic · feature film · silver screen · protagonist · typecasting · camera · screen presence · cinema · box office · opening weekend · spotlight · marquee · soapstar · franchise · lead role · performance
- HollywoodHollywood, Tinseltown, Hollywood Sign, silver screen, big screen
- blockbustersAvengers, Harry Potter, Finding Nemo, The Dark Knight, Spider-Man
- movie buzzblockbuster, cult classic, sleeper hit, box office draw, viral content
star vehicleensemble piece
Story with several leads
ensemble cast · ensemble drama · ensemble comedy · group show
star vehiclestudent film
Educational cinema assignment
documentary · community theater · cinema verité · indie film
star, vehicle, stars, starred, starring, starry, stardom, starlet, starlight