Niko and the Way to the Stars(2008)
Niko: Lentäjän poika
An All-New Holiday Movie About Santa And His Little Helpers!
Niko and the Way to the Stars Synopsis
A young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant teasing from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.
Niko and the Way to the Stars (2008) is a animation, family, adventure, drama and fantasy film directed by Michael Hegner, released on September 22, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Olli Jantunen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Vuokko Hovatta and Vesa Vierikko. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 160 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Hegner
- Writers:
- Hannu Tuomainen, Marteinn Thorisson, Mark Hodkinson
- Producers:
- Jaana Hovinen, Petteri Pasanen, Kristel Tõldsepp
- Composer:
- Stephen McKeon
- Production:
- A. Film Production, Anima Vitae, Cinemaker, Animaker, Ulysses Filmproduktion, Europool, Magma Films, TV 2, The Weinstein Company, YLE, UFA, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Telepool, Eurimages, MEDIA Programme of the European Union
- Budget:
- $6,100,000
- Revenue:
- $21,897,141
- Status:
- Released
Niko and the Way to the Stars (2008) Trailer
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Niko and the Way to the Stars Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Olli Jantunen
Olli Jantunen
as Niko (voice)
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
as Julius (voice)
- Vuokko Hovatta
Vuokko Hovatta
as Wilma (voice)
Vesa Vierikko
as Musta Susi (voice)
Jussi Lampi
as Räyskä (voice)
- Risto Kaskilahti
Risto Kaskilahti
as Rimppa / Uljas (voice)
Minttu Mustakallio
as Essie (voice)
Juha Veijonen
as Raavas (voice)
- Puntti Valtonen
Puntti Valtonen
as Hirvas (voice)
Elina Knihtilä
as Oona (voice)
- Juulia Rönkkö
Juulia Rönkkö
as Saaga (voice)
Tommi Korpela
as Porolauman johtaja (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Michael Hegner, written by Hannu Tuomainen, Marteinn Thorisson and Mark Hodkinson, produced by Jaana Hovinen, Petteri Pasanen and Kristel Tõldsepp.
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Niko and the Way to the Stars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 160 ratings.
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Niko and the Way to the Stars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Niko and the Way to the Stars online?
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Niko and the Way to the Stars (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Niko and the Way to the Stars?
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The main cast of Niko and the Way to the Stars (2008) includes Olli Jantunen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Vuokko Hovatta, Vesa Vierikko and Jussi Lampi. The film was directed by Michael Hegner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Niko and the Way to the Stars released?
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Niko and the Way to the Stars was released on September 22, 2008 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Niko and the Way to the Stars worth watching?
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Niko and the Way to the Stars (2008) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 160 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Niko and the Way to the Stars?
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Yes. The official Niko and the Way to the Stars trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.