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The Star

  • 2017
  • PG
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
9.5K
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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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Computer AnimationDesert AdventureHoliday AnimationHoliday FamilyAdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasyHoliday

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.

  • Director
    • Timothy Reckart
  • Writers
    • Carlos Kotkin
    • Simon Moore
  • Stars
    • Steven Yeun
    • Keegan-Michael Key
    • Aidy Bryant
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    9.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Timothy Reckart
    • Writers
      • Carlos Kotkin
      • Simon Moore
    • Stars
      • Steven Yeun
      • Keegan-Michael Key
      • Aidy Bryant
    • 88User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos33

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:06
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    Official Tease
    Trailer 1:53
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    The Star: Crazy Deborah
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    The Star: Donkey On The Run
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    The Star: Barnyard Breakout
    Clip 0:43
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    The Star: Charades
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    The Star: The Amazing Cast (Featurette)
    Featurette 2:26
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    The Star: The Music From The Star (Featurette)
    Featurette 1:15
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    The Star: Inside The Music From The Star-Saving Forever (Featurette)
    Featurette 0:49
    Watch The Star: Inside The Music From The Star-Saving Forever (Featurette)
    The Star: Inside The Music From The Star-A Great Big World (Featurette)
    Featurette 0:59
    Watch The Star: Inside The Music From The Star-A Great Big World (Featurette)
    The Star: Inside The Music From The Star-Kirk Franklin (Featurette)
    Featurette 1:03
    Watch The Star: Inside The Music From The Star-Kirk Franklin (Featurette)
    The Star: The Greatest Story (Featurette)
    Featurette 1:50
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    Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun
    • Bo
    • (voice)
    Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key
    • Dave
    • (voice)
    Aidy Bryant
    Aidy Bryant
    • Ruth
    • (voice)
    Gina Rodriguez
    Gina Rodriguez
    • Mary
    • (voice)
    Zachary Levi
    Zachary Levi
    • Joseph
    • (voice)
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Herod
    • (voice)
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Thaddeus
    • (voice)
    Gabriel Iglesias
    Gabriel Iglesias
    • Rufus
    • (voice)
    Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson
    • Leah
    • (voice)
    Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson
    • Zach
    • (voice)
    Patricia Heaton
    Patricia Heaton
    • Edith
    • (voice)
    Kris Kristofferson
    Kris Kristofferson
    • Old Donkey
    • (voice)
    Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth
    • Abby
    • (voice)
    Mariah Carey
    Mariah Carey
    • Rebecca
    • (voice)
    Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey
    • Deborah
    • (voice)
    Tyler Perry
    Tyler Perry
    • Cyrus
    • (voice)
    Tracy Morgan
    Tracy Morgan
    • Felix
    • (voice)
    Joel Osteen
    • Caspar
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Timothy Reckart
    • Writers
      • Carlos Kotkin
      • Simon Moore
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The Star (2017) is produced by Affirm Films, a company under Sony that produces and distributes mainly conservative Christian films.
    • 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

      Dave: Wait a second. Are they eating chicken? Ladies, run!

    • 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 reviews88

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    6/10
    Odd but rewarding twist on the classic nativity story
    A Christmas story from the point of view of the animals! I can't speak for the cultural appropriateness of this angle, but once you get past the fresh premise, it's a decent retelling. This film focuses on the donkey and other animals but it does show the main points of the overall nativity story so you're not missing out on anything. Their adventure is genuine and heartfelt, just maybe more profane than sacred.
    • briancham1994
    • May 30, 2020
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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
      • $63,581,694
    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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