The Star
“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.
Where to watch The Star in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Spectrum On Demand
PlexClick a service to open The Star there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Star streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Star
The Star is a 2017 English-language animation, comedy and adventure film directed by Timothy Reckart. The cast is led by Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Star was produced by Franklin Entertainment, Sony Pictures Animation, and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 15, 2017, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Timothy Reckart
- Writers
- Tommy Sheridan, Carlos Kotkin, Simon Moore
- Release date
- November 15, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Production
- Franklin Entertainment, Sony Pictures Animation, Columbia Pictures
The Star cast & crew
The Star was directed by Timothy Reckart and written by Tommy Sheridan, Carlos Kotkin, and Simon Moore.
The cast features Steven Yeun as Bo (voice), Gina Rodriguez as Mary (voice), Zachary Levi as Joseph (voice), Keegan-Michael Key as Dave (voice), Kelly Clarkson as Leah (voice), and Anthony Anderson as Zach (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Paesano and it was produced by Brian Henson and Jenni Magee-Cook.
Is The Star worth watching?
The Star holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 612 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and adventure, The Star is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Star
The Star isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Star
Steven Yeun
Bo (voice)
Gina Rodriguez
Mary (voice)
Zachary Levi
Joseph (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Dave (voice)
Kelly Clarkson
Leah (voice)
Anthony Anderson
Zach (voice)
Kris Kristofferson
Old Donkey (voice)
Ving Rhames
Thaddeus (voice)
Gabriel Iglesias
Rufus (voice)
Patricia Heaton
Edith (voice)
Kristin Chenoweth
Abby (voice)
Christopher Plummer
King Herod (voice)
The Star — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Star in United States?
The Star is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Star in?
The Star is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Star?
The Star runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is The Star rated?
The Star is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 612 ratings.
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