What is A Star Is Born's IQ Score?

A Star Is Born has an IQ Score of 153/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 45/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 23/50 Educational Value, and 49/50 Craft & Quality.

Is A Star Is Born educational?

A Star Is Born is low on educational value, 23/50 on TVI's rubric. Watch for entertainment, not for learning.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

A Star Is Born , IQ Score 153/200

A Star Is Born has an IQ Score of 153/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Stimulating tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH·Updated 2026-06-17·Methodology

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153/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

Cinematic Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Scored under Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH

Physician and founding editor. Maintains the adult catalog against the published rubric and reviews the rubric application.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,338 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

Cooper's directorial debut chronicles the asymmetrical power dynamics between ascending talent and declining stardom through Gaga's authentic performance and Cooper's wounded masculinity. The film's examination of addiction, fame, and gender inequality within the music industry provides substantial cognitive and educational value, while the musical performances and emotional devastation create extraordinary entertainment impact.

Where to Watch

Rent