The Small One (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1978, The Small One is a family and animation film directed by Don Bluth, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. Ordered by his father to sell his old, small donkey, Small One, a Hebrew boy in ancient Israel 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. Joseph buys Small One and uses him to take his pregnant wife Mary to Bethlehem.
Who’s in it. The Small One stars Sean Marshall as Boy (voice), William Woodson as Tanner (voice), Olan Soule as Father (voice) and Joe Higgins as Guard (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Small One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Small One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Small One tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Small One (1978)?
- In US, The Small One is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Small One worth watching?
- The Small One holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Small One?
- The Small One stars Sean Marshall, William Woodson, Olan Soule, Joe Higgins and Gordon Jump.
- When was The Small One released?
- The Small One was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.