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58% Critic Match
Niko and the Way to the Stars
“An All-New Holiday Movie About Santa And His Little Helpers!”
5.8 / 10• 2008• 1h 20m•NR• Finnish
AnimationFamilyAdventureDramaFantasy
Storyline
A young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant teasing from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.
Cast & Crew
OJ
Olli Jantunen
Niko (voice)
Lead
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Julius (voice)
VH
Vuokko Hovatta
Wilma (voice)
Vesa Vierikko
Musta Susi (voice)
Jussi Lampi
Räyskä (voice)
RK
Risto Kaskilahti
Rimppa / Uljas (voice)
Minttu Mustakallio
Essie (voice)
Juha Veijonen
Raavas (voice)
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Hegner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Niko and the Way to the Stars is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
