The Star (2017 film)

The Star
The Star
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Timothy Reckart
Screenplay by	Carlos Kotkin
Story by	Carlos Kotkin; Simon Moore;
Based on	The Nativity of Jesus,; Original concepts; by Tom Sheridan;
Produced by	Jenni Magee Cook
Starring	Steven Yeun; Gina Rodriguez; Zachary Levi; Keegan-Michael Key; Kelly Clarkson; Patricia Heaton; Kristin Chenoweth; Tracy Morgan; Tyler Perry; Oprah Winfrey;
Edited by	Pam Ziegenhagen
Music by	John Paesano
Production; companies	Columbia Pictures; Affirm Films; Sony Pictures Animation; Walden Media; The Jim Henson Company; Franklin Entertainment;
Distributed by	Sony Pictures Releasing
Release dates	November 12, 2017 (Regency Village Theater); November 17, 2017 (United States);
Running time	86 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$20 million
Box office	$62.8 million

The Star is a 2017 American animated biblical comedy film directed by Timothy Reckart, and written by Carlos Kotkin from a story by Kotkin and Simon Moore, based on an original concept by Tom Sheridan. Inspired by the Nativity of Jesus, the film features 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 Star released in the United States on November 17, 2017 by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $62 million worldwide against a budget of $20 million. It received a nomination for Best Original Song ("The Star" by Mariah Carey) at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.