The path is so well-worn, from Judy Garland to Macauley Culkin to the present day, that it's almost impossible to watch "Child Star" without speculating what dangers might await the bright young thing. Demi Lovato's insightful documentary talks to those who survived child stardom, from Drew Barrymore to JoJo Siwa.
Here's how to watch "Child Star" online and from anywhere with a VPN.
"Child Star" arrives on Hulu in the U.S. on Tuesday, September 17.
• U.S. — Hulu / Disney Plus Bundle
• Rest of the World — Disney Plus
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
The perils can, and often do, include sexual abuse, family rifts, substance abuse, monetary difficulties, mental health crises and, in some cases, even a tragically short life. Former child star Demi Lovato marks her directorial debut with an up close and personal look at, among others, who have been on a similar journey to herself.
Drew Barrymore who made her debut in 1982 sci-fi film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" at 7 years of age; Christina Ricci, who was 10 when she played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family"; Alyson Stoner from "Step Up" aged 13 in 2006; Raven-Symoné who was Olivia Kendall on "The Bill Cosby Show" from 1989 aged 4; Kenan Thompson from " All That" and "Kenan and Kel" at 15 and JoJo Siwa who became famous in 2015, at the age of 12, following her appearance on the reality show "Dance Moms".
Read on to see all the ways you can watch "Child Star" online on streaming platforms the world over.
How to watch 'Child Star' online in the U.S.
"Child Star" is available to stream in full on Hulu from Tuesday, September 17 in the U.S.. Plans start from $7.99/month, and new users can get their first 30 days absolutely free.
You can subscribe to Hulu on its own or, for even better value, you can opt for the Disney Plus bundle. The package gets you access to the entire Hulu and Disney Plus catalogs from only $9.99/month. Or you can add live sport with ESPN Plus for only five bucks more.
And for anybody in the market for a full on cable replacement, all Hulu shows are included in the provider's Hulu + Live TV package. Prices start from $76.99/month, giving you access to more than 70 premium channels, together with content from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+.
Watch 'Child Star' from anywhere in the world
If "Child Star" isn't streaming where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are. We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — Hulu, for example — and watch "Child Star" online from wherever you are in the world.
Watch 'Child Star' in the U.K., Australia and beyond
"Child Star" will stream internationally on Disney Plus in most major territories outside the U.S. with the same release date: Tuesday, September 17.
The Disney Plus price starts from CA$7.99/£7.99/AU$13.99/month.
Away from home? Use a VPN to unlock your usual streaming services when traveling abroad.
'Child Star' cast
- Demi Lovato
- Drew Barrymore
- Kenan Thompson
- Christina Ricci
- Raven-Symoné
- JoJo Siwa
- Alyson Stoner
What is 'Child Star' on Hulu/Disney Plus?
According to Hulu, the original documentary "explores the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most well-known former child stars. Through celebrity interviews, verite scenes, and archival footage, this film deconstructs the stages of earlier stardom and looks at the entertainment system over the last century. The film will mark Demi Lovato’s directorial debut."
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