The Star

The Star is a 2017 American computer-animated Christian comedy film directed by Timothy Reckart. Based on the Nativity of Jesus, an original idea by Tom Sheridan, the screenplay was written by Carlos Kotkin and Simon Moore. It is produced by Sony Pictures Animation, with partnership from Walden Media, Affirm Films and The Jim Henson Company. It stars the voices of Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Keegan-Michael Key, Kelly Clarkson, Patricia Heaton, Kristin Chenoweth, Tracy Morgan, Tyler Perry, and Oprah Winfrey.

The film was released by Columbia Pictures through its parental label Sony Pictures Entertainment on November 17, 2017 in the United States. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $62 million worldwide and received a nomination for Best Original Song ("The Star" by Mariah Carey) at the 75th Golden Globe Awards but lost to "This Is Me".

Additional Voices

 * Stephen F. Apostolina
 * Kirk Baily
 * David Cowgill
 * June Christopher
 * Eddie Frierson
 * Grant George
 * Jackie Gonneau
 * Kerry Gutierrez
 * Bridget Hoffman
 * Rif Hutton
 * Mona Marshall
 * Caitlin McKenna
 * Scott Menville
 * Juan Pacheco
 * Devika Parikh
 * Ashley Peldon
 * Jessica Pennington
 * Moira Quirk
 * Michelle Ruff
 * Joseph Sanfelippo
 * Justin Shenkarow
 * Dennis Singletary
 * Warren Sroka
 * Pepper Sweeney
 * Shane Sweet
 * Kari Wahlgren
 * Lynnanne Zager