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The Boy and the Star

1976Movie1 h 38 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A moving, nostalgic adventure movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Wanted to fly to the sky ...And one day he got it When a child dares to steal the keys to the orphanage, guarded by a soldier, is exposed to too many dangers. This is the story of that child, freeing his birds, he demanded to life and men, their own freedom. '

Feels like

  • Childhood Dreams
  • Orphanage Life
  • Freedom and Imagination
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Social Commentary
  • Hope and Resilience
  • Magical Realism
  • Latin American Cinema

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Gilberto Gazcón
Written by
Emilio Carballido, Gilberto Gazcón, Jesús Muciélago
Produced by
Edgardo Gazcón, Gilberto Gazcón
Music by
José Antonio Zavala

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Facts

June 24, 1976 · 1 h 38 min · Adventure, Drama, Family

Released
June 24, 1976
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Family
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Boy and the Star worth watching?"

Questions about The Boy and the Star

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Boy and the Star worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.3).

Is The Boy and the Star okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Boy and the Star plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Boy and the Star good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightKidsAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Is The Boy and the Star in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.