The Star (2017)

A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.

Director:

Timothy Reckart

Writers:

Carlos Kotkin (screenplay by), Simon Moore (story by)

Stars:

Steven Yeun, Keegan-Michael Key, Aidy Bryant

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steven Yeun	...	Bo (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key	...	Dave (voice)
Aidy Bryant	...	Ruth (voice)
Gina Rodriguez	...	Mary (voice)
Zachary Levi	...	Joseph (voice)
Christopher Plummer	...	Herod (voice)
Ving Rhames	...	Thaddeus (voice)
Gabriel Iglesias	...	Rufus (voice)
Kelly Clarkson	...	Leah (voice)
Anthony Anderson	...	Zach (voice)
Patricia Heaton	...	Edith (voice)
Kris Kristofferson	...	Old Donkey (voice)
Kristin Chenoweth	...	Abby (voice)
Mariah Carey	...	Rebecca (voice)
Oprah Winfrey	...	Deborah (voice)

Storyline

In Sony Pictures Animation's THE STAR, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock and Dave, a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told - the first Christmas.

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Plot Keywords:

bible story | talking animal | king | reference to jesus christ | nativity | 

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Taglines:

It Takes Many Tails to Tell the Greatest Story Ever

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 November 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Star: The Story of the First Christmas

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$40,852,824, 15 February 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Affirm Films,Columbia Pictures Corporation,Franklin Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

DTS (DTS: X) Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Oprah Winfrey's fourth time voice acting, after Charlotte's Web (2006), Bee Movie (2007), and The Princess and the Frog (2009).

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Crazy Credits

During the credits, it is shown that Joseph buys Bo from the miller, and Bo helps him and Mary raise Jesus.

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Connections

Referenced in Midnight Screenings: The Emoji Movie (2017)

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Soundtracks

The Star
Written by Mariah Carey, Marc Shaiman, and Thom Fennessey
Composed by Mariah Carey and Marc Shaiman
Performed by Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey appears courtesy of Epic Records

User Reviews

Great Family Christmas Movie!

I took my 7 year old son to see this film and we had a great time. He was laughing out loud at the animals and their antics. There is a scary soldier that was pursuing Mary and Joseph, but not too scary. If you are interested in the traditional Christmas story for your family...this is just the ticket. Great animation. Funny characters. Happy and uplifting. I wish they would make more kids movies like this!!!