Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- sincere
- uplifting
- christmas morning
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics found the film an offbeat but sincere and acceptably diverting holiday retelling, though its generic execution limited its impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bo, Ruth, Dave, the camels, and stable animals experience and help advance the Christmas story.
Wisecracking camels and eccentric stable animals offset the sincere treatment of the nativity.
Bo and his companions follow the Star during their adventure toward the first Christmas.
The PG-rated Sony Pictures Animation production translates the nativity into an animal-led comedy adventure.
Films like The Star, and why
The Prince of Egypt
family-friendly animated adventure that retells a sacred or folkloric story through comic animal characters
Arthur Christmas
warm Christmas animation combining animal comedy, fantasy adventure, and an ensemble quest
The Santa Clause
animated family fantasy with irreverent humor, spiritual themes, and a heartfelt journey
Movie Details
- Director
- Timothy Reckart
- Release Date
- 2017-11-15
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (625)
Cast
- Steven Yeun
- Gina Rodriguez
- Zachary Levi
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Kelly Clarkson
- Anthony Anderson
- Kris Kristofferson
- Ving Rhames
- Gabriel Iglesias
- Patricia Heaton
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Star about?
- A determined donkey and his unlikely animal companions become accidental participants in the first Christmas.
- What is The Star like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Star as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Star violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Star as mild.
- What did critics think of The Star?
- Critics found the film an offbeat but sincere and acceptably diverting holiday retelling, though its generic execution limited its impact.
- Which films are like The Star?
- Films with a similar feel include The Prince of Egypt, Arthur Christmas, and The Santa Clause.
- How long is The Star?
- The Star runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Star?
- In United States, The Star is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex.
