The Star
2017 · 86 min · Director: Timothy Reckart
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In Sony Pictures Animation's THE STAR, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock and Dave, a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told - the first Christmas.
Emotional fingerprint
The Star (2017) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 25%, Inspiration 25%, Hope 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Humor25%
- Inspiration25%
- Hope20%
- Excitement15%
- Smile15%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Inspiration, Hope. Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Animation. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Humor, Inspiration and Hope. Its IMDb rating of 6.3/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 58/100.
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Emotional journey
- Humor
- Joy
- Tension
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Awe
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Humor | Joy | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Awe | 55 % | 30 % | 30 % | 14 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 6′ | Humor | 56 % | 44 % | 26 % | 28 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 11′ | Tension | 55 % | 48 % | 26 % | 40 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Humor | 50 % | 43 % | 24 % | 33 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Empathy | 51 % | 44 % | 19 % | 29 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Humor | 56 % | 54 % | 19 % | 38 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Humor | 58 % | 59 % | 18 % | 46 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Humor | 57 % | 57 % | 14 % | 50 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Humor | 56 % | 58 % | 13 % | 48 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Humor | 59 % | 55 % | 13 % | 51 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Tension | 65 % | 41 % | 13 % | 54 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Empathy | 69 % | 24 % | 16 % | 37 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Empathy | 70 % | 21 % | 23 % | 32 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Tension | 65 % | 35 % | 21 % | 45 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Humor | 60 % | 49 % | 18 % | 51 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Tension | 68 % | 44 % | 16 % | 64 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Tension | 80 % | 31 % | 28 % | 60 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Awe | 84 % | 28 % | 57 % | 24 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Joy | 75 % | 20 % | 70 % | 1 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Joy | 63 % | 8 % | 60 % | 0 % |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Leah (voice)
Ruth (voice)
Details
- Directed by
- Timothy Reckart
- Written by
- Simon Moore, Carlos Kotkin, Simon Moore
- Type
- Animation
- Released
- 2017
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Humor
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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