

Mr. Donkey
2016, Chinese. Directed by Liu Lu & Zhou Shen.
In order to pay for the donkey that brings them water, a countryside village registers it as a teacher at its local school. But when the charity group that funds the school visits for an inspection, the village has to find ways to hide their secret.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Where to watch Mr. Donkey
Mr. Donkey is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Cineverse in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 28 October 2016
- Original title
- 驴得水
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Liu Lu, Zhou Shen
- Box office
- $356K
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Mr. Donkey: quick answers
Is Mr. Donkey worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 83 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mr. Donkey?
Mr. Donkey runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Mr. Donkey have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mr. Donkey. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mr. Donkey parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mr. Donkey yet.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Donkey on?
Mr. Donkey is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Cineverse in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Donkey?
If you liked Mr. Donkey, try The Green, Green Grass of Home, Somewhere in Queens, Hail the Judge.
Who directed Mr. Donkey?
Mr. Donkey (2016) was directed by Liu Lu and Zhou Shen and stars Ren Suxi, Da Li, Liu Shuailiang.