The Star(2017)
It takes many tails to tell the greatest story ever.
The Star Synopsis
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
The Star (2017) is a animation, comedy, adventure, family and fantasy film directed by Timothy Reckart, released on November 15, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi and Keegan-Michael Key. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 624 ratings.
- Director:
- Timothy Reckart
- Writers:
- Simon Moore, Carlos Kotkin, Carlos Kotkin
- Producers:
- Jenni Magee-Cook
- Composer:
- John Paesano
- Production:
- Franklin Entertainment, Sony Pictures Animation, Columbia Pictures, The Jim Henson Company, Walden Media, Affirm Films
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Star (2017) Trailer
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The Star Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Star.
Trailer #1
Trailer
THE STAR Trailer #3 (2017)
Trailer
The Star International Teaser Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Trailers
Trailer
Donkey on the Run
Clip
Crazy Deborah
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It's a Birthday Party!
Clip
Charades
Clip
Lyric Video - "What Christmas Means to Me" by Saving Forever
Featurette
The Star Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steven Yeun
as Bo (voice)
Gina Rodriguez
as Mary (voice)
Zachary Levi
as Joseph (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
as Dave (voice)
Kelly Clarkson
as Leah (voice)
Anthony Anderson
as Zach (voice)
Kris Kristofferson
as Old Donkey (voice)
Ving Rhames
as Thaddeus (voice)
Gabriel Iglesias
as Rufus (voice)
Patricia Heaton
as Edith (voice)
Kristin Chenoweth
as Abby (voice)
Christopher Plummer
as King Herod (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Timothy Reckart, written by Simon Moore, Carlos Kotkin and Carlos Kotkin, produced by Jenni Magee-Cook.
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The Star Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 624 ratings.
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The Star – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Star online?
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The Star (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Star?
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The main cast of The Star (2017) includes Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Keegan-Michael Key and Kelly Clarkson. The film was directed by Timothy Reckart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Star released?
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The Star was released on November 15, 2017 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Star worth watching?
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The Star (2017) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 624 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Star?
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Yes. The official The Star trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.