The Star
“It takes many tails to tell the greatest story ever.”
Synopsis
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Lyric Video - "What Christmas Means to Me" by Saving ForeverOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-12-22
Top Cast
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Steven Yeun
Bo (voice)
Gina Rodriguez
Mary (voice)
Zachary Levi
Joseph (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Dave (voice)
Kelly Clarkson
Leah (voice)
Anthony Anderson
Zach (voice)
Kris Kristofferson
Old Donkey (voice)
Ving Rhames
Thaddeus (voice)
Gabriel Iglesias
Rufus (voice)
Patricia Heaton
Edith (voice)
Kristin Chenoweth
Abby (voice)
Christopher Plummer
King Herod (voice)
Aidy Bryant
Ruth (voice)
Tyler Perry
Cyrus (voice)
Tracy Morgan
Felix (voice)
Oprah Winfrey
Deborah (voice)
Mariah Carey
Rebecca (voice)
Phil Morris
Balthazar /Miller (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 30, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$63.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.36x
+$53.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Reckart
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Kotkin
- Original Score
- John Paesano
- Original Title
- The Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $63.6M
- Production Studios
- Franklin Entertainment, Sony Pictures Animation, Columbia Pictures, The Jim Henson Company, Walden Media, Affirm Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Reckart
Carlos Kotkin, Louie del Carmen, Myke Bakich, Keith Baxter, Cody Cameron, Stephan Franck, Ryan Gaffney, Arturo Hernandez, Denise Koyama, Todd Kurosawa, Karina McBeth, Darrell Rooney, Scott Underwood, Cody Walzel, Simon Moore
John Paesano
Pam Ziegenhagen
Jenni Magee-Cook, DeVon Franklin, Brian Henson, Lisa Henson
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Reckart
Director
Jenni Magee-Cook
Producer
John Paesano
Original Music Composer
Carlos Kotkin
Screenplay
Pam Ziegenhagen
Editor
Craig Elliott
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Star.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Star about?
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
Who directed The Star?
The Star was directed by Timothy Reckart.
Who stars in The Star?
The principal cast of The Star includes Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Keegan-Michael Key, Kelly Clarkson.
When was The Star released and how long is it?
The Star was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Star?
The Star had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $63.6M at the worldwide box office (6.36 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Star was composed by John Paesano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Star?
The Star holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).