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The Small One

1978·Movie
26min·G
72
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You want something to laugh atYou want dark or edgy material

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About

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.
Animated Holiday TaleBiblical SettingKindness & CompassionSimple StoryWholesomeNostalgic CharmFaith & HopeFamily-Friendly

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Small One

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Small One legally?

The Small One is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Small One worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Small One rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Small One?

0 h 26 min

The Small One runs 0 h 26 min.

What language is The Small One in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Small One?

29ALAUBABEBGCADKEEEGFIGRHRISLT+15

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Small One in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Small One use?

Greedy JewKarma HoudiniCelestial DeadlineNothing PersonalSincerity ModeNo Name GivenScrew This, I'm Outta Here!You Have Outlived Your UsefulnessExact WordsTiny Guy, Huge GirlBad People Abuse AnimalsIntellectual Animaland 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for The Small One, including Greedy Jew, Karma Houdini, Celestial Deadline.