Question: a star is born is it based on a true story?
Answer: The 2019 film is the third version of a 1937 movie. It's not officially based on a true story, but there are some real-life inspirations. Cooper and Gaga's version of A Star Is Born is a remake of a remake of a remake grounded in a lot of Hollywood history. In fact, it's the fourth time the story has been told on film.