The Small One
1978, English. Directed by Don Bluth.
Ordered by his father to sell an old mule called Small One, a Hebrew boy in the ancient Holy Land takes the donkey to the Jerusalem market. Finding no buyers there, the boy is about to give up when he meets a kind man named Joseph, who buys Small One and uses the steed to take his pregnant wife Mary to Bethlehem.
- Runtime
- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Small One
The Small One is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 16 December 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Vance Gerry, Peter Young
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The Small One: quick answers
Is The Small One worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Small One?
The Small One runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
Does The Small One have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Small One. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Small One parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Small One is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Small One on?
The Small One is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Small One?
If you liked The Small One, try The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas, Christmas Flintstone, The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow.
Who directed The Small One?
The Small One (1978) was directed by Don Bluth and stars Sean Marshall, William Woodson, Olan Soule.