# The Star (2017)

> A determined donkey and his unlikely animal companions become accidental participants in the first Christmas.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/230171

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Timothy Reckart
- Cast: Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Keegan-Michael Key, Kelly Clarkson, Anthony Anderson, Kris Kristofferson, Ving Rhames
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4587656/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, sincere, uplifting, christmas morning, family movie night

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