Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
“Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a small donkey is born with VERY long ears, that keep getting him into trouble...”
Nestor the donkey is a bit of an oddity--his long ears are enough for six donkeys and stretch all the way to the ground. One night, when Nestor is locked out in the cold, he begins to wander the desert.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo |
About Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey is a 1977 English-language animation and family film directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.. The cast is led by Roger Miller, Eric Stern, Paul Frees. It has a runtime of 0h 25m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions and made in United States of America and Japan. It was released on December 3, 1977, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
- Writers
- Romeo Muller
- Release date
- December 3, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Japan
- Production
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey cast & crew
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr. and written by Romeo Muller.
The cast features Roger Miller as Speiltoe / Narrator (voice), Eric Stern as Nestor (voice), Paul Frees as Santa Claus / Olaf / Donkey Dealer (voice), Brenda Vaccaro as Tilly (voice), Linda Gary as Nestor's Mother (voice), and Don Messick as Roman Soldier (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jules Bass and Masaki Îzuka.
Is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey worth watching?
At 0h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation and family, Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
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Cast of Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Roger Miller
Speiltoe / Narrator (voice)
Eric Stern
Nestor (voice)
Paul Frees
Santa Claus / Olaf / Donkey Dealer (voice)
Brenda Vaccaro
Tilly (voice)
Linda Gary
Nestor's Mother (voice)
Don Messick
Roman Soldier (voice)
Iris Rainer
Young Donkeys (voice)
Shelly Hines
Young Donkeys (voice)
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey in United States?
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey in?
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey?
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey runs 0 hours 25 minutes (25 minutes).
▸What is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey rated?
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey is rated G. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 45 ratings.
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