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The Star
Directed by
Timothy Reckart
2017
86m
PG
Animation
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Comedy
,
Adventure
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and more
6.3
44%
70%
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A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.
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Cast of The Star
Steven Yeun
Bo (voice)
Gina Rodriguez
Mary (voice)
Zachary Levi
Joseph (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Dave (voice)
Kelly Clarkson
Leah (voice)
Anthony Anderson
Zach (voice)
Kris Kristofferson
Old Donkey (voice)
Ving Rhames
Thaddeus (voice)
Gabriel Iglesias
Rufus (voice)
Patricia Heaton
Edith (voice)
Kristin Chenoweth
Abby (voice)
Christopher Plummer
King Herod (voice)
Aidy Bryant
Ruth (voice)
Tyler Perry
Cyrus (voice)
Tracy Morgan
Felix (voice)
Oprah Winfrey
Deborah (voice)
Mariah Carey
Rebecca (voice)
Fred Tatasciore
Melchior / Inn keeper #1 / Pottery Vendor (voice)
Kari Wahlgren
Additional Voices (voice)
Gregg Berger
Inn Keeper #3 (voice)
Joel Osteen
Caspar (voice)
Lex Lang
Hunter (voice)
Roger Craig Smith
Chamberlain / Inn Keeper #5 (voice)
William Townsend
Horse / Goat (voice)
Jimmy Theodore
Additional Voices (voice)
Kirk Baily
Additional Voices (voice)
David Cowgill
Additional Voices (voice)
June Christopher
Additional Voices (voice)
Eddie Frierson
Additional Voices (voice)
Rif Hutton
Additional Voices (voice)
Mona Marshall
Additional Voices (voice)
Caitlin McKenna
Additional Voices (voice)
Scott Menville
Additional Voices (voice)
Warren Sroka
Additional Voices (voice)
Pepper Sweeney
Additional Voices (voice)
Grant George
Additional Voices (voice)
Bridget Hoffman
Additional Voices (voice)
Moira Quirk
Additional Voices (voice)
Michelle Ruff
Additional Voices (voice)
Joseph Sanfelippo
Additional Voices (voice)
Justin Shenkarow
Additional Voices (voice)
The Star Reviews
RogerEbert.com
Susan Wloszczyna
This outing is a bit toon-deaf in how it tries having it both ways by mixing the holy with high jinks.
AV Club
Ignatiy Vishnevetsky
Never overcomes the impression that it exists only because it's guaranteed to make a certain sum of money.
Newsday
Rafer Guzman
All told, The Star should be a safe bet for families during the upcoming holiday season.
Washington Post
Jane Horwitz
The movie is sincerely Christian in its outlook, while also a slapstick animal 'toon. It's a mix that works only intermittently. But when it doesn't pop, it thuds.
National Catholic Register
Steven D. Greydanus
A little like The Nativity Story meets The Secret Life of Pets, which probably sounds like a winning formula to some people. If you think The Secret Life of Pets is as mediocre as I think it is...
Slant Magazine
Keith Watson
Director Timothy Reckart's The Star turns the greatest story ever told into just another kids' movie.
Movie Mom
Nell Minow
Visual panache is enhanced by delightful voice talent from a widely diverse cast in a film with action, humor, and heart.
Hollywood Reporter
Sheri Linden
While the movie never soars or burns especially bright, it delivers a modicum of magic without getting pious or gushy.
Variety
Peter Debruge
"The Star" delivers a fresh take on a story that its Christian target audience presumably knows by heart, emphasizing such qualities as faith, friendship and teamwork in the process.
TheWrap
Alonso Duralde
One senses director Timothy Reckart and screenwriter Carlos Kotkin trying to split the difference between Sunday school and the Cartoon Network, but the results meet the standards of neither.
ReviewExpress.com
Diana Saenger
Enchanting & Unique for All Ages
HollywoodInToto.com
Christian Toto
Funny characters. Gentle slapstick. A faith-friendly narrative that won't annoy non-believers. What's not to enjoy?
Film Journal International
Doris Toumarkine
[P]arents will appreciate the film's many strong points and spirit while getting immense pleasure from just watching their kids' pleasure.
NYC Movie Guru
Avi Offer
An enormously entertaining film filled with plenty of delightful thrills, humor, wit, and pathos. Kids will love it. It's among the best animated films of 2017.
IGN Movies
William Bibbiani
The writing, voice-acting and animation are unremarkable, but they get the job done, and the film's heart seems to be in the right place.
Salt Lake Tribune
Sean P. Means
Propelled by innocuous Christmas carol covers, The Star passes by harmlessly toward its pretty tableau of Mary and Joseph holding their son in the manger.
Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
Josh Terry
The Star may not make your Best Christmas Movies list, but Reckart has turned an interesting idea into a sincere and curious film.
Baret News
Kam Williams
The Nativity revisited as a kiddie cartoon adventure guaranteed to enthrall tykes of any race, color or creed.
Huffington Post
Jackie K. Cooper
The Christmas Story told from a donkey's perspective makes for a fun filled, heart-warming animated movie. Surprisingly good.
Common Sense Media
Sandie Angulo Chen
Sweet Nativity story told from animals' perspective.
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The Star: Kristin Chenoweth On Her Character
The Star: Kristin Chenoweth On Her Character
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The Star: Timothy Reckart On 'Bo The Donkey'
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The Star: The Music From The Star (Featurette)
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The Star: The Music From The Star Cutdown (Featurette)
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The Star: Tyler Perry On The Comedic Roles Of The Camels
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The Star: Patricia Heaton On First Impressions Of The Script
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The Star: Inside The Music From The Star-Fifth Harmony (Featurette)
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The Star: Inside The Music From The Star-Yolanda Adams (Featurette)
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The Star: Inside The Music From The Star-Saving Forever (Featurette)
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The Star: Inside The Music From The Star-Kelsea Ballerini (Featurette)
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The Star: Inside The Music From The Star-A Great Big World (Featurette)
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The Star: Oprah Winfrey On What Audiences Will Take Away From The Movie
The Star: Oprah Winfrey On What Audiences Will Take Away From The Movie
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The Star: Zachary Levi On Hearing The Story From A Different Perspective
The Star: Zachary Levi On Hearing The Story From A Different Perspective
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