The Star (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, The Star is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Timothy Reckart, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
Who’s in it. The Star stars Steven Yeun as Bo (voice), Keegan-Michael Key as Dave (voice), Aidy Bryant as Ruth (voice) and Oprah Winfrey as Deborah (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Star (2017)?
- In US, The Star is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Star worth watching?
- The Star holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Star?
- The Star stars Steven Yeun, Keegan-Michael Key, Aidy Bryant, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry.
- When was The Star released?
- The Star was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.