The Star (2017 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Timothy Reckart |
| Produced by | Jenni Magee Cook |
| Screenplay by | Carlos Kotkin |
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| Music by | John Paesano |
| Editing by | Pam Ziegenhagen |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Release date(s) | November 12, 2017 (Regency Village Theater) November 17, 2017 (United States) |
| Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Money made | $62.8 million |
The Star is a fun computer-animated movie from 2017. It's a Christian comedy film directed by Timothy Reckart. The story is inspired by the very first Christmas story. Carlos Kotkin and Simon Moore wrote the screenplay, based on an idea by Tom Sheridan.
The film was made by Sony Pictures Animation with help from other companies like Walden Media and Affirm Films. Many famous actors lent their voices to the characters, including Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, and Oprah Winfrey. The Star was released in the United States on November 17, 2017. It received different opinions from critics and earned over $62 million around the world. The song "The Star" by Mariah Carey was even nominated for a Golden Globe Award!
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Story of The Star
The movie begins nine months before Christmas. An angel visits Mary and tells her she will have a very special baby. A tiny mouse-like animal called Abby overhears this exciting news. She tells all the other animals as a bright star starts shining in the sky.
Bo's Journey Begins
Six months later, we meet Bo, a young donkey. He is tired of his job at the mill and dreams of joining a royal caravan. He wants to feel important! An older donkey helps Bo escape. Bo then hurts his ankle and ends up at the home of Joseph and Mary. They have just gotten married. Mary is kind and takes Bo in, naming him. She also tells Joseph that she is pregnant. Joseph accepts this news after praying. Bo and his dove friend, Dave, plan to escape, but Mary's kindness makes them stay for three more months.
The Wise Men and King Herod
Meanwhile, three wise men and their camels (Felix, Cyrus, and Deborah) arrive at King Herod's palace. They tell him they are looking for a "new King." Herod pretends to be helpful but secretly sends his hunter and two dogs, Thaddeus and Rufus, to find and kill this new King.
Warning Mary and Joseph
As Joseph and Mary leave Nazareth for Bethlehem, Bo and Dave try to escape again. But they run into the hunter's dogs, who found out about Mary and Joseph from Abby. The hunter and his dogs leave to find them. Feeling bad, Bo decides to warn Mary and Joseph. Dave joins him. On their way, they meet Ruth, a friendly sheep who left her flock to follow the bright star.
They catch up to Mary and Joseph and warn them. They hide in a busy market. Bo causes a big accident to stop the hunter, but he also makes a mess. Joseph, not knowing about the danger, scolds Bo.
New Friends and New Dangers
Upset, Bo leaves, and Dave follows him to the royal caravan. But Bo realizes he misses being with Mary. He tells Dave, who just wants Bo to be happy. They decide to go back and make up with Ruth. They also convince Joseph to talk to Mary. Mary shares that she is scared about having such an important baby. They make up just as Mary starts having contractions.
They arrive in Bethlehem, but Joseph cannot find a place for Mary to stay. The miller, Bo's old owner, kidnaps Bo! Dave and Ruth go to rescue him. The wise men also arrive, but their camels, who know about Herod's plan, are tied up.
The Stable and the Savior
Bo ends up in a stable. He meets a horse named Leah, a cow named Edith, and a goat named Zach. They tell him they haven't been able to sleep because the bright star has been shining on their manger for nine months. Bo realizes this is where the special baby is meant to be!
The animals help Bo escape. He finds Dave and Ruth and sees the hunter and his dogs. Bo leads Joseph and Mary back to the stable. Dave finds the camels and helps them get free. Ruth finds her sheep flock and tries to get them to help. An angel then appears and tells the shepherds and sheep that the Savior is coming!
Bo fights off the hunter's dogs, Thaddeus and Rufus. But the hunter is too strong. Suddenly, Ruth and her flock, the camels, and Dave arrive! They make the hunter and his dogs hang from a cliff. The hunter lets his dogs fall, but Bo saves them. The hunter falls away.
All the animals, including Abby and the now-good Thaddeus and Rufus, along with the shepherds and wise men, arrive to see baby Jesus. Bo realizes he has been carrying the new King all along! Deborah the camel says this event will be remembered forever. Joseph then buys Bo from the miller. Bo and Dave help Joseph and Mary raise Jesus.
Characters in The Star
This movie has many interesting characters, both animals and humans!
Main Animal Characters
- Boaz or Bo (Steven Yeun): A young donkey who works at a mill. He dreams of a bigger purpose and becomes very loyal to Mary.
- Dave (Keegan-Michael Key): Bo's best friend, a funny and sometimes a bit proud dove.
- Ruth (Aidy Bryant): A happy and innocent sheep who leaves her flock to follow the special star. She joins Bo and Dave on their adventure.
- Thaddeus (Ving Rhames): A strong wolf who works for King Herod. He is determined to find the new King.
- Rufus (Gabriel Iglesias): Thaddeus's sidekick, a large dog who is not very smart.
- Cyrus (Tyler Perry): The smart and calm leader of the three camels belonging to the wise men.
- Felix (Tracy Morgan): The youngest camel, who is loud and often argues with Cyrus.
- Deborah (Oprah Winfrey): The only female camel. She is sensible but her friends sometimes think she's a bit strange.
- Edith (Patricia Heaton): A cow who lives in the stable where Mary and Joseph stay. She is usually calm but a bit gloomy.
- Leah (Kelly Clarkson): A horse in the stable who loves to sing, but her singing can be very loud because she hasn't slept much.
- Zach (Anthony Anderson): A goat in the stable. He is very energetic and worried because of the bright star.
- Abby (Kristin Chenoweth): A tiny pygmy jerboa who first hears the angel's message to Mary.
Main Human Characters
- Mary (Gina Rodriguez): A kind young woman who is chosen to be the mother of Jesus.
- Joseph (Zachary Levi): A young carpenter who marries Mary and becomes Jesus's protector. He can be a bit worried sometimes.
- King Herod (Christopher Plummer): The selfish and tricky king of Judea. He wants to stop the new King from arriving.
- The Hunter (Lex Lang): A big, quiet hunter sent by King Herod to find and harm the new King.
Other Characters
- The Miller (Phil Morris): Bo's old owner who wants him back.
- The Angel (Joel McCrary): The heavenly messenger who tells Mary about her special baby.
- Old Donkey (Kris Kristofferson): Bo's older friend at the mill.
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