The Star

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The Star

PG

Released Nov 17, 2017

1h 26m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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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, embarking 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 who has lofty aspirations. Along with three 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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Critics Consensus

The Star may not leave audiences singing "Hallelujah," but its offbeat yet sincere approach to the nativity story makes for acceptably diverting holiday viewing.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

The film believes its myths and propagates them through some of the cheesiest God pop you could ever dread to hear.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 1, 2017

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

This thin storyline is padded out with subplots that showcase a bizarrely star-studded voice cast.

Rated: 1.5/5

Dec 1, 2017

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Ed Potton

Times (UK)

Why has nobody thought of this before - the Nativity retold for kids via knockabout animal animation and gloopy pop ballads? Oh yes, because it's an absolutely dreadful idea.

Rated: 1/5

Nov 29, 2017

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Neither the humor nor the animation ever rises above humdrum.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 1, 2021

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Media Studies

The Star is a wonderful retelling of the Christmas story but with a fun twist: the animals who inhabit the story drive the action.

Aug 24, 2021

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Jason Escamilla

EskimoTV

Not a lot of enjoyable moments for adults to engage with but families may enjoy watching, as it is a kid-friendly telling of the birth of Jesus.

Rated: C-

May 8, 2019

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Gabriela L

Super tender! Loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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Robert C

What a refreshing difference from all the Christmas trash that’s available now.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Topher N

The movie was fine, but I simply don't understand why they decided to make Joseph this whiney, half-whitted & doubting buffoon. Not just a poor representation, but it plays to the present day narrative against men being strong leaders of their marriage and home, which is against what the Bible supports/teaches. Not sure we'll ever watch it again as I don't want my kids thinking this is what a man of God looks and acts like

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Kelly T

Our whole family enjoyed this movie. Diverse character personalities and plenty of moving pieces to the story to keep the kids on the edge of their seat. The kids even mentioned how much they loved the soundtrack.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Julianna s

I watch this every year with my family it’s funny, and it’s very great watch for kids! Love it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Michael P

Its was enjoyable and fun to say the most, but the least I can say about it was that the talking animals was certainly a choice.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Timothy Reckart

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Steven Yeun

Bo

Keegan-Michael Key

Dave

Aidy Bryant

Ruth

Gina Rodriguez

Mary

Zachary Levi

Joseph

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The Star: Official Clip - Good Tidings of Great Joy

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The Star: Official Clip - Marketplace Disaster

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The Star: Official Clip - Prayers from Donkeys

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The Star: Official Clip - Animal Impersonations

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Synopsis

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, embarking 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 who has lofty aspirations. Along with three 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.

Director: Timothy Reckart
Producer: Jenni Magee-Cook
Screenwriter: Carlos Kotkin
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Affirm Films, Franklin Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, The Jim Henson Company, Sony Pictures Animation, Walden Media
Rating: PG (Some Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 6, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.4M
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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