The Star

PGUnited States rating20171h 26mAnimation, Comedy, Adventure
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A young donkey and his animal friends embark on a journey during the first Christmas. They work together to protect a traveling family and ensure the story of the first Christmas is told safely.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard 3D animated feature with a mix of musical numbers and adventure scenes. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA royal hunter and his dogs search for the location of the new King.
  • Approx.SomeThe hunter and his dogs chase the donkey and his friends.
  • Approx.ScaryThe hunter and his dogs are confronted by the animals in a final confrontation.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did the animals decide to help the family and the baby?
  2. 2How did the donkey feel about his role in the story at the end?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the different animals worked together as a team?

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