The Star
2017, English. Directed by Timothy Reckart.
The story of the first Christmas.
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 628 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Star
The Star is streaming on Sony Liv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Timothy ReckartDirector
- Steven YeunBo (voice)
- Gina RodriguezMary (voice)
- Zachary LeviJoseph (voice)
- Keegan-Michael KeyDave (voice)
- Kelly ClarksonLeah (voice)
- Anthony AndersonZach (voice)
- Kris KristoffersonOld Donkey (voice)
- Ving RhamesThaddeus (voice)
- Gabriel IglesiasRufus (voice)
- Patricia HeatonEdith (voice)
- Kristin ChenowethAbby (voice)
- Christopher PlummerKing Herod (voice)
Details
- Released
- 15 November 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Carlos Kotkin, Simon Moore
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $64M
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The Star: quick answers
Is The Star worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 628 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Star?
The Star runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Star have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Star. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Star parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Star is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Star on?
The Star is streaming on Sony Liv in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Star?
If you liked The Star, try Shrek the Halls, Shrek, Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness.
Who directed The Star?
The Star (2017) was directed by Timothy Reckart and stars Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi.