About the Film
13 year old kind-hearted Sonja arrives at a tiny village together with a company of bandits. But there is a curse on the village. A long time ago, the King’s only daughter Goldhair disappeared while searching for the Christmas Star. The Queen died of a broken heart, leaving the shattered King all on his own. From that day on, the King cursed the Christmas Star, thereby causing darkness and grief to descend upon the land. However, an old sage has revealed that Goldhair is still alive, and will return only if the King finds the way back to the Christmas Star. Ever since, the King has been searching for the Christmas Star every Christmas, but all in vain.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Journey to the Christmas Star is a captivating and well-crafted fantasy and adventure and family movie from 2012. Directed by Nils Gaup, and starring Vilde Zeiner, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Agnes Kittelsen 13 year old kind-hearted Sonja arrives at a tiny village together with a company of bandits.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6/10, Journey to the Christmas Star retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Time Investment: At a brisk 1h 20m, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends fantasy with adventure elements, Journey to the Christmas Star deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Where to Watch
Amazon Video
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