Las Posadas (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1944, Las Posadas is an animation, comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Harold Young, running about 4 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the story of a group of Mexican children who celebrated Christmas by re-enacting the journey of Mary, the mother of Jesus and Saint Joseph searching for room at the inn. "Posada" meant "inn", or "shelter", and their parents told them "no posada" at each house until they came to one where they were offered shelter in a stable. This leads to festivities including the breaking of the piñata, which in turn leads to Donald Duck trying to break his own piñata as well.
Who’s in it. Las Posadas stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice), Joaquin Garay as Panchito Pistoles (voice) and Zé Carioca as José Carioca (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Las Posadas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Las Posadas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Las Posadas tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Las Posadas (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Las Posadas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Las Posadas worth watching?
- Las Posadas holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy, family and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Las Posadas?
- Las Posadas stars Clarence Nash, Joaquin Garay and Zé Carioca.
- When was Las Posadas released?
- Las Posadas was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.