Question 1

What age is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) best from about age 4. Nestor, a donkey with unusually long ears, faces hardship and rejection but finds his true purpose on a special Christmas Eve. This stop-motion animation tells a gentle story about self-acceptance and finding your place in the world.

Question 2

What is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey rated?

Accepted Answer

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey?

Accepted Answer

Separation from family; Feeling different or an outcast; Mild peril in a snowstorm. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey?

Accepted Answer

Self-acceptance; Finding purpose; Kindness and compassion; Overcoming adversity.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey?

Accepted Answer

Why Nestor felt sad about his ears; How kindness from others helped Nestor; The importance of helping others, even if it's difficult.

Question 6

Where can I watch Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey?

Accepted Answer

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) is available on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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