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.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The Small One has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1978. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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Sean Marshall
Boy (voice)
William Woodson
Tanner (voice)
Olan Soule
Father (voice)
Joe Higgins
Guard (voice)
Gordon Jump
Joseph (voice)
Hal Smith
Auctioneer (voice)
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