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The Star

  • 20172017
  • PGPG
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Mariah Carey, Oprah Winfrey, Anthony Anderson, Tracy Morgan, Keegan-Michael Key, Tyler Perry, Steven Yeun, and Aidy Bryant in The Star (2017)
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.
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A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
8.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Timothy Reckart
  • Writers
    • Carlos Kotkin(screenplay by)
    • Simon Moore(story by)
  • Stars
    • Steven Yeun(voice)
    • Keegan-Michael Key(voice)
    • Aidy Bryant(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Timothy Reckart
  • Writers
    • Carlos Kotkin(screenplay by)
    • Simon Moore(story by)
  • Stars
    • Steven Yeun(voice)
    • Keegan-Michael Key(voice)
    • Aidy Bryant(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 94User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos2

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    Trailer 2:06
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    Official Tease
    Trailer 1:53
    Official Tease

    Photos76

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    Top cast

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    Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun
    • Boas Bo
    • (voice)
    Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key
    • Daveas Dave
    • (voice)
    Aidy Bryant
    Aidy Bryant
    • Ruthas Ruth
    • (voice)
    Gina Rodriguez
    Gina Rodriguez
    • Maryas Mary
    • (voice)
    Zachary Levi
    Zachary Levi
    • Josephas Joseph
    • (voice)
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Herodas Herod
    • (voice)
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Thaddeusas Thaddeus
    • (voice)
    Gabriel Iglesias
    Gabriel Iglesias
    • Rufusas Rufus
    • (voice)
    Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson
    • Leahas Leah
    • (voice)
    Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson
    • Zachas Zach
    • (voice)
    Patricia Heaton
    Patricia Heaton
    • Edithas Edith
    • (voice)
    Kris Kristofferson
    Kris Kristofferson
    • Old Donkeyas Old Donkey
    • (voice)
    Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth
    • Abbyas Abby
    • (voice)
    Mariah Carey
    Mariah Carey
    • Rebeccaas Rebecca
    • (voice)
    Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey
    • Deborahas Deborah
    • (voice)
    Tyler Perry
    Tyler Perry
    • Cyrusas Cyrus
    • (voice)
    Tracy Morgan
    Tracy Morgan
    • Felixas Felix
    • (voice)
    Joel Osteen
    • Casparas Caspar
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Timothy Reckart
    • Writers
      • Carlos Kotkin(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Simon Moore(story by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    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. —Teaser-Trailer.com
    • king
    • bible story
    • talking animal
    • donkey
    • escape
    • 46 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It Takes Many Tails to Tell the Greatest Story Ever
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The markings on Bo's back make a cross.
    • Goofs
      When Bo gets Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, he's spotted by the Miller, his old owner. The Miller ropes Bo and drags him off, not only with Mary and Joseph's bed rolls and clothes, but as Joseph said "I left the money with Bo". When the Miller drags Bo into the manger, Bo suddenly has nothing on his back, and it's never explained where where the stuff belonging to Mary and Joseph went.
    • Quotes

      Deborah: You know? I think people are going to remember this night. What happened around this manger will be celebrated for thousands of years. Families will come together and exchange presents and sing carols all to remember the grace of this moment that we are witnessing right now.

      [Felix and Cyrus break into laughter]

      Cyrus: Okay, Deborah.

      Felix: She's back to talking crazy again!

      Deborah: Uh-huh.

    • Crazy credits
      During the credits, it is shown that Joseph buys Bo from the miller, and Bo helps him and Mary raise Jesus.
    • Connections
      Featured in Mariah Carey: The Star (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Carol Of The Bells
      Written by Mykola Dmytrovych Leontovych (as Mykola Leontovych) and Peter Wilhousky (as Peter J. Wilhousky)
      Performed by Pentatonix
      Courtesy of RCA Records
      By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews94

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    KID APPROVEd
    MY nices loves it and watched it after i gave it to them as their gift.

    We gathered for Thankgiving and they put it in DVD player and watched it and we were happy they elarn about Jesus, mary and The Holiness of Trinity.

    Shouldnt ypou do the same?
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    • triggered-anti-vaxxer
    • Nov 26, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Lamb
    • Production companies
      • Affirm Films
      • Sony Pictures Animation
      • Walden Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,896,334
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,812,674
      • Nov 19, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $62,856,743
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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