The Star 2017

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Gummy
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90%
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A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.

Steven Yeun

as Bo (voice)

Gina Rodriguez

as Mary (voice)

Zachary Levi

as Joseph (voice)

Keegan-Michael Key

as Dave (voice)

Kelly Clarkson

as Leah (voice)

Anthony Anderson

as Zach (voice)

Kris Kristofferson

as Old Donkey (voice)

Ving Rhames

as Thaddeus (voice)

Gabriel Iglesias

as Rufus (voice)

Patricia Heaton

as Edith (voice)

Director:

Timothy Reckart

Writer:

Tommy Sheridan, Simon Moore, Carlos Kotkin

Genres:

Animation,Comedy,Adventure,Family,Fantasy

Release Date:

2017 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

86 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Star

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Steven Yeun

as Bo (voice)

Gina Rodriguez

as Mary (voice)

Zachary Levi

as Joseph (voice)

Keegan-Michael Key

as Dave (voice)

Kelly Clarkson

as Leah (voice)

Anthony Anderson

as Zach (voice)

Kris Kristofferson

as Old Donkey (voice)

Ving Rhames

as Thaddeus (voice)

Gabriel Iglesias

as Rufus (voice)

Patricia Heaton

as Edith (voice)

Kristin Chenoweth

as Abby (voice)

Christopher Plummer

as King Herod (voice)

Aidy Bryant

as Ruth (voice)

Tyler Perry

as Cyrus (voice)

Tracy Morgan

as Felix (voice)

Oprah Winfrey

as Deborah (voice)

Mariah Carey

as Rebecca (voice)

Fred Tatasciore

as Melchior / Inn keeper #1 / Pottery Vendor (voice)

Kari Wahlgren

as Additional Voices (voice)

Gregg Berger

as Inn Keeper #3 (voice)

Joel Osteen

as Caspar (voice)

Lex Lang

as Hunter (voice)

Roger Craig Smith

as Chamberlain / Inn Keeper #5 (voice)

William Townsend

as Horse / Goat (voice)

Stephen Apostolina

as Additional Voices (voice)

Kirk Baily

as Additional Voices (voice)

David Cowgill

as Additional Voices (voice)

June Christopher

as Additional Voices (voice)

Eddie Frierson

as Additional Voices (voice)

Rif Hutton

as Additional Voices (voice)

Mona Marshall

as Additional Voices (voice)

Caitlin McKenna

as Additional Voices (voice)

Scott Menville

as Additional Voices (voice)

Warren Sroka

as Additional Voices (voice)

Pepper Sweeney

as Additional Voices (voice)

Grant George

as Additional Voices (voice)

Bridget Hoffman

as Additional Voices (voice)

Moira Quirk

as Additional Voices (voice)

Michelle Ruff

as Additional Voices (voice)

Joseph Sanfelippo

as Additional Voices (voice)

Justin Shenkarow

as Additional Voices (voice)

Joe Whyte

as Scribe / Inn Keeper #2 (voice)

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