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Niko and the Way to the Stars

2008·Movie
1h 20min
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–49%
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–49%

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Growing up and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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An All-New Holiday Movie About Santa And His Little Helpers!

A young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant teasing from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.
Family-Friendly AdventureCGI AnimatedReindeerFlying SquirrelComing-of-Age StoryDream of FlightChristmas ThemeWinter LandscapeAnimal Antics

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Hegner, Kari Juusonen
Written by:
Mark Hodkinson, Marteinn Thorisson, Hannu Tuomainen
Produced by:
Ralph Christians, Marc Gabizon, Irene Sparre Hjorthøj
Composed by:
Patrick Drummond, Stephen McKeon, Michelle Cunniffe

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Questions about Niko and the Way to the Stars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Niko and the Way to the Stars legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Niko and the Way to the Stars worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Niko and the Way to the Stars?

1 h 20 min

Niko and the Way to the Stars runs 1 h 20 min.

Was Niko and the Way to the Stars a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$22 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What language is Niko and the Way to the Stars in?

FinnishEnglish

It was made in Finnish, with some English. Produced in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway.

In how many countries can I watch Niko and the Way to the Stars?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Niko and the Way to the Stars in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Niko and the Way to the Stars use?

Faster-Than-Light TravelInterspecies RomanceNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedInnocently InsensitiveI Can't Feel My Legs!Daddy's Little VillainOut of FocusMistaken IdentityWeasel MascotChuck Cunningham SyndromeChuck Cunningham SyndromeLineage Comes from the Fatherand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for Niko and the Way to the Stars, including Faster-Than-Light Travel, Interspecies Romance, No Good Deed Goes Unpunished.