The Star (2017)

Directed by

Timothy Reckart

Genre

comedy film, fantasy film, adventure film, sword-and-sandal film, Christmas film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 26m

Rated

PG

Rating

6.5 of 10 from 617 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A group of animals travels to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Jesus. The story follows their adventure and the events surrounding the first Christmas.

lightheartedwhimsicalheartwarmingbriskplayfulfamily-friendlycomicaluplifting

What happens

The Star (also known as The Star: The Story of the First Christmas) is a 2017 American animated biblical film directed by Timothy Reckart, and written by Carlos Kotkin from a story by Kotkin and Simon Moore. Set on the Nativity of Jesus and an original concept by Tom Sheridan, the film features the voices of Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Keegan-Michael Key, Kelly Clarkson, Patricia Heaton, Kristin Chenoweth, Tracy Morgan, Tyler Perry, and Oprah Winfrey. The Star released in the United States on November 17, 2017, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $62 million worldwide against a budget of $20 million. It received a nomination for Best Original Song ("The Star" by Mariah Carey) at the 75th Golden Globe Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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