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2008·Animation·1h 20m
6.9
★
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.
Directed by Michael Hegner and Kari Juusonen
holiday
christmas
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Cast

Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Julius (voice)
Vesa Vierikko
Vesa Vierikko
Musta Susi (voice)
Jussi Lampi
Jussi Lampi
Räyskä (voice)
Minttu Mustakallio
Minttu Mustakallio
Essie (voice)
Juha Veijonen
Juha Veijonen
Raavas (voice)
Elina Knihtilä
Elina Knihtilä
Oona (voice)
Tommi Korpela
Tommi Korpela
Porolauman johtaja (voice)
Kari Hietalahti
Kari Hietalahti
Armas / Tervas / Puhelintonttu (voice)
Miia Nuutila
Miia Nuutila
Pukin asiakaspalvelu / Laumaporo (voice)
Urbanus
Urbanus
Julius (dutch dub)

Crew

Michael Hegner
Michael Hegner
Director
Kari Juusonen
Kari Juusonen
Director
Stephen McKeon
Stephen McKeon
Original Music Composer
Per Risager
Per Risager
Editor
Kristel Tõldsepp
Kristel Tõldsepp
Producer
Per Risager
Per Risager
Film Processor

Popular Reviews

70 reviews
Jane Maximoff
Jane Maximoff
6.0★ · 12/23/25
Niko and the Way to the Stars
I’m crying what is it Like omg Santa’s flying forces? More like Santa’s flying sluts
I’m crying what is it Like omg Santa’s flying forces? More like Santa’s flying sluts
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dominic
dominicPRO
8.0★ · 12/23/25
Niko and the Way to the Stars
this used to be my FAVOURITE christmas movie ever but i lwk remembered it to be better😔
this used to be my FAVOURITE christmas movie ever but i lwk remembered it to be better😔
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Todd
Todd
5.0★ · 12/23/25
Niko and the Way to the Stars
Deadbeat Reindeer Dad after a one night stand is an insane plot.
Deadbeat Reindeer Dad after a one night stand is an insane plot.
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Pheb
Pheb
6.0★ · 12/20/25
Niko and the Way to the Stars
I fear I’m blinded by nostalgia
I fear I’m blinded by nostalgia
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sof
sof
4.0★ · 12/20/25
Niko and the Way to the Stars
that one vegetarian wolf is so female gaze
that one vegetarian wolf is so female gaze
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