Stellaluna
“Take flight with a heartwarming tale for the whole family!”
Synopsis
Based on the beloved children's book, this fun-filled animated feature follows a spirited young fruit bat who finds friendship, love and acceptance in the most unexpected places! Brimming with music, laughter, warmth and excitement, Stellaluna is sure to capture your heart. When the adorable fruit bat Stellaluna is separated from her mother, she is adopted by a family of birds, but soon finds that she just can't fit in. Her playmates like to sleep at night; she wants to fly. They whistle and sing; she doesn't even have a beak! But just when it seems like she'll always be an outsider, Stellaluna makes an amazing discovery. Now she'll learn to cherish the things that make her different from everyone else. And she'll see that an open mind and an open heart can lead to the greatest gifts of all.
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Stellaluna finds her Real family | Stellaluna
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 2004
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 20, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Janell Cannon, Rachel Koretsky, Steven Whitestone
- Original Score
- Jody Gray
- Original Title
- Stellaluna
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- Scholastic Productions, Tundra Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
Janell Cannon, Rachel Koretsky, Steven Whitestone
Jody Gray
William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
William R. Kowalchuk Jr., Deborah Forte, Martha Atwater
Department Leadership Roster
William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
Producer
William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
Director
Janell Cannon
Writer
Rachel Koretsky
Writer
Steven Whitestone
Writer
Jody Gray
Original Music Composer
William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stellaluna
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What is Stellaluna about?
Based on the beloved children's book, this fun-filled animated feature follows a spirited young fruit bat who finds friendship, love and acceptance in the most unexpected places! Brimming with music, laughter, warmth and excitement, Stellaluna is sure to capture your heart. When the adorable fruit bat Stellaluna is separated from her mother, she is adopted by a family of birds, but soon finds that she just can't fit in. Her playmates like to sleep at night; she wants to fly. They whistle and sing; she doesn't even have a beak! But just when it seems like she'll always be an outsider, Stellaluna makes an amazing discovery. Now she'll learn to cherish the things that make her different from everyone else. And she'll see that an open mind and an open heart can lead to the greatest gifts of all.
Who directed Stellaluna?
Stellaluna was directed by William R. Kowalchuk Jr..
Who stars in Stellaluna?
The principal cast of Stellaluna includes Chiara Zanni, Eric Pospisil, Matthew Prior, Brittany Moldowan, Scott McNeil.
When was Stellaluna released and how long is it?
Stellaluna was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Stellaluna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stellaluna was composed by Jody Gray.
Is Stellaluna based on a book or true story?
Stellaluna is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Janell Cannon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stellaluna?
Stellaluna holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).