The Star Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Oct. 11, 2017

The Star

This holiday season, you’re invited to discover the story of the first Christmas…

Director: Timothy Reckart

Starring: Steven Yuen • Kelly Clarkson • Keegan-Michael Key • Kristin Chenoweth • Anthony Anderson

PG Family N/A

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

Plot: In Sony Pictures Animation's The Star, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a loveable sheep who has lost her flock and Dave, a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told – the first Christmas.

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S
Steven Yuen
... Bo the Donkey (voice)

Mickey 17, Nope
K
Kelly Clarkson
... Leah the horse (voice)

Trolls World Tour, UglyDolls
Keegan-Michael Key
... Dave the dove (voice)

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Migration
Kristin Chenoweth
... Mouse (voice)

Holidate, Strange Magic
A
Anthony Anderson
... Zach the goat (voice)

G20, Hoodwinked
Gabriel Iglesias
... Rufus the dog (voice)

Ferdinand, Space Jam: A New Legacy
Ving Rhames
... Thaddeus the dog (voice)

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, The Garfield Movie
D
Delilah Rene
... Elizabeth (voice)
K
Kris Kristofferson
... Old Donkey (voice)

Bloodworth, Powder Blue
Gina Rodriguez
... Mary (voice)

Players, Ferdinand
Zachary Levi
... Joseph (voice)

Sarah's Oil, Not Without Hope
Oprah Winfrey
... Deborah (voice)

The Princess and the Frog, Selma

A look at The Star behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Timothy Reckart last helmed The Lamb.

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Sony Pictures Animation
The Jim Henson Company
Walden Media

Oct 2017

Changed The Star movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2017

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2016

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Teaser Trailer

The Star was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 17 , 2017. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Wonder, Zack Snyder's Justice League and Roman J. Israel, Esq.

The estimated home release date for The Star is currently being determined. Stay tuned!