The Star

2017
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Title: The Star

Original Title: The Star

Year: 2017

Info

Release Dates

  • UK: November 24 2017
  • United States: November 10 2017

Plot

Bo is a small but brave donkey who lives in a village. There, Bo fantasizes about living adventures away from his daily grind at the mill. One day he dares to fulfill his fantasies and goes on a trip. Then he meets Ruth, an adorable sheep who has lost his flock, and Davie, an ambitious dove. Together they will follow a very special star and will meet three camels and other strange animals. All will become the unknown heroes of the first Christmas.

The film is direct by Timothy Reckhart (Head Over Heels), who was nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Short. The cast of vocals in the original version are actors by Steven Yeun (The Walking Dead), Aidy Bryant (Horace and Pete), Keegan-Michael Key, Tracy Morgan (Rockefeller Plaza), Anthony Anderson Black-ish), Oprah Winfrey (Selma), Gina Rodriguez (Black Tide), Kris Kristofferson (Texas Rising) and Christopher Plummer (Remember).

Awards

  • 2018 Golden Globes: 1 0

Cast

Director:

Timothy Reckart Timothy Reckart

Videos

Trailer 'The Star' 2:15

Trailer 'The Star'

November 11 2017

Photos

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Trivia

Christopher Plummer

This is the second time Christopher Plummer has played a character who can be referred to as King Herod. The first time was in 'Jesús of Nazareth'

2nd Sony Pictures Animation's Christmas film

The second Sony Pictures Animation's Christmas film, after 'Arthur Christmas'

A director to consider

Tim Reckart was included in Variety's list among the '10 Animators to Watch'. so he will have to be taken into consideration.

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