The Boy and the Star
1976, Spanish. Directed by Gilberto Gazcón.
Wanted to fly to the sky ...And one day he got it When a child dares to steal the keys to the orphanage, guarded by a soldier, is exposed to too many dangers. This is the story of that child, freeing his birds, he demanded to life and men, their own freedom. '
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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- Released
- 24 June 1976
- Original title
- El Niño y la Estrella
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Emilio Carballido, Gilberto Gazcón, Jesús Muciélago
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The Boy and the Star runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Which OTT platform is The Boy and the Star on?
The Boy and the Star isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 June 1976. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy and the Star?
If you liked The Boy and the Star, try The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon, Pride, Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog.
Who directed The Boy and the Star?
The Boy and the Star (1976) was directed by Gilberto Gazcón and stars Alejandro Uriegas, Luis Alegre, Luis Arcaraz.