Niko and the Way to the Stars
2008, Finnish. Directed by Kari Juusonen & Michael Hegner.
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A young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant teasing from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Niko and the Way to the Stars is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kari JuusonenDirector
- Michael HegnerDirector
- Olli JantunenNiko (voice)
- Hannu-Pekka BjörkmanJulius (voice)
- Vuokko HovattaWilma (voice)
- Vesa VierikkoMusta Susi (voice)
- Jussi LampiRäyskä (voice)
- Risto KaskilahtiRimppa / Uljas (voice)
- Minttu MustakallioEssie (voice)
- Juha VeijonenRaavas (voice)
- Puntti ValtonenHirvas (voice)
- Elina KnihtiläOona (voice)
- Juulia RönkköSaaga (voice)
- Tommi KorpelaPorolauman johtaja (voice)
Details
- Released
- 22 September 2008
- Original title
- Niko: Lentäjän poika
- Country
- Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway
- Written by
- Hannu Tuomainen, Marteinn Thorisson
- Budget
- $6.1M
- Box office
- $22M
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Niko and the Way to the Stars: quick answers
What comes after Niko and the Way to the Stars?
Next in the series: Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble (2012) and Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights (2024).
Is Niko and the Way to the Stars worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 160 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Niko and the Way to the Stars?
Niko and the Way to the Stars runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Niko and the Way to the Stars have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Niko and the Way to the Stars. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Niko and the Way to the Stars parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Niko and the Way to the Stars yet.
Which OTT platform is Niko and the Way to the Stars on?
Niko and the Way to the Stars is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Niko and the Way to the Stars?
If you liked Niko and the Way to the Stars, try Reindeer in Here, An Elf's Story, Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale.
Who directed Niko and the Way to the Stars?
Niko and the Way to the Stars (2008) was directed by Kari Juusonen and Michael Hegner and stars Olli Jantunen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Vuokko Hovatta.