The Star

2017·Movie
1h 26min·PG
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, faith and meaning, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It takes many tails to tell the greatest story ever.

A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
Family AnimationChristmas StoryBiblical ReimaginingAnimal AdventureWholesome & UpliftingFaith-BasedMusical ElementsHeartwarming JourneyHistorical Narrative

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Star

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Star legally?

The Star is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Star worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Star rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Star?

1 h 26 min

The Star runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Star?

Critics53
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see The Star much the same way.

What language is The Star in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Star?

106ADAEALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBHBO+92

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Star in 106 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Star use?

As HerselfThe Big Damn KissWhite-Dwarf StarletWorst News Judgment EverPlot HoleCoincidental BroadcastCut Himself ShavingNarrative Profanity FilterNo Celebrities Were HarmedWag the DirectorLeaning on the Fourth WallLarge Hamand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Star, including As Herself, The Big Damn Kiss, White-Dwarf Starlet.

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