Niko and the Way to the Stars
Niko: Lentäjän poika
“An All-New Holiday Movie About Santa And His Little Helpers!”
Synopsis
A young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant teasing from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.
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Niko & The Way To The Stars
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-26
Top Cast
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Niko (voice)
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Julius (voice)
Vuokko Hovatta
Wilma (voice)
Vesa Vierikko
Musta Susi (voice)
Jussi Lampi
Räyskä (voice)
Risto Kaskilahti
Rimppa / Uljas (voice)
Minttu Mustakallio
Essie (voice)
Juha Veijonen
Raavas (voice)
Puntti Valtonen
Hirvas (voice)
Elina Knihtilä
Oona (voice)
Juulia Rönkkö
Saaga (voice)
Tommi Korpela
Porolauman johtaja (voice)
Aarre Karén
Isoisä (voice)
Arttu Hämäläinen
Poropoika 1 (voice)
Ilmari Huhtala
Poropoika 2 (voice)
Mika Ala-Panula
Oinas / Laumasusi / Laumaporo (voice)
Kari Hietalahti
Armas / Tervas / Puhelintonttu (voice)
Janus Hanski
Rautias (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 2, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.59x
+$15.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Hegner, Kari Juusonen
- Screenplay & Story
- Hannu Tuomainen, Marteinn Thorisson, Mark Hodkinson
- Original Score
- Stephen McKeon
- Original Title
- Niko: Lentäjän poika
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $6.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.9M
- Production Studios
- A. Film Production, Anima Vitae, Cinemaker, Animaker, Ulysses Filmproduktion, Europool, Magma Films, TV 2, The Weinstein Company, YLE, UFA, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Telepool, Eurimages, MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Hegner, Kari Juusonen
Hannu Tuomainen, Marteinn Thorisson, Mark Hodkinson
Stephen McKeon
Per Risager
Jaana Hovinen, Petteri Pasanen, Hannu Tuomainen, Kristel Tõldsepp, Marc Gabizon
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Hegner
Director
Kari Juusonen
Director
Hannu Tuomainen
Writer
Marteinn Thorisson
Writer
Per Risager
Editor
Jaana Hovinen
Producer
Petteri Pasanen
Producer
Hannu Tuomainen
Producer
Kristel Tõldsepp
Producer
Antti Haikala
Production Design
Stephen McKeon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Niko and the Way to the Stars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Niko and the Way to the Stars about?
A young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant teasing from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.
Who directed Niko and the Way to the Stars?
Niko and the Way to the Stars was directed by Michael Hegner, Kari Juusonen.
Who stars in Niko and the Way to the Stars?
The principal cast of Niko and the Way to the Stars includes Olli Jantunen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Vuokko Hovatta, Vesa Vierikko, Jussi Lampi.
When was Niko and the Way to the Stars released and how long is it?
Niko and the Way to the Stars was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of Niko and the Way to the Stars?
Niko and the Way to the Stars had a reported production budget of $6.1M and grossed $21.9M at the worldwide box office (3.59 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Niko and the Way to the Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Niko and the Way to the Stars was composed by Stephen McKeon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Niko and the Way to the Stars?
Niko and the Way to the Stars holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).