The Small One
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.
Where to watch The Small One in United States
Can I watch The Small One in United States? Yes — you can stream The Small One in United States on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
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Where is The Small One streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
About The Small One
The Small One is a 1978 English-language animation and family film directed by Don Bluth. The cast is led by Sean Marshall, William Woodson, Olan Soule. It has a runtime of 0h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
The Small One was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 16, 1978, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Don Bluth
- Writers
- Vance Gerry, Peter Young
- Release date
- December 16, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
The Small One cast & crew
The Small One was directed by Don Bluth and written by Vance Gerry and Peter Young.
The cast features Sean Marshall as Boy (voice), William Woodson as Tanner (voice), Olan Soule as Father (voice), Joe Higgins as Guard (voice), Gordon Jump as Joseph (voice), and Hal Smith as Auctioneer (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Don Bluth and Ron Miller.
Is The Small One worth watching?
The Small One holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 102 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 0h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation and family, The Small One is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Small One
In United States, you can stream The Small One on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Small One
Sean Marshall
Boy (voice)
William Woodson
Tanner (voice)
Olan Soule
Father (voice)
Joe Higgins
Guard (voice)
Gordon Jump
Joseph (voice)
Hal Smith
Auctioneer (voice)
The Small One — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Small One in United States?
The Small One is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is The Small One on Disney Plus?
Yes — The Small One is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is The Small One in?
The Small One is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Small One?
The Small One runs 0 hours 26 minutes (26 minutes).
▸What is The Small One rated?
The Small One is rated G. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 102 ratings.
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