Question 1

What age is The Small One appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Small One (1978) best from about age 4. A young Hebrew boy must sell his beloved old donkey, Small One, at the bustling Jerusalem market. After a challenging day finding no buyers for the aging animal, he meets Joseph, who needs a gentle beast for a special journey to Bethlehem with his pregnant wife, Mary.

Question 2

What is The Small One rated?

Accepted Answer

The Small One (1978) 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 The Small One?

Accepted Answer

Brief moments of sadness; Loud market scenes; Peril for animals. 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 The Small One?

Accepted Answer

Kindness to animals; Compassion for others; Sacrifice and love.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Small One?

Accepted Answer

Caring for older animals; The meaning of Christmas; Following your heart.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Small One?

Accepted Answer

The Small One (1978) is available on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Small One

The Small One

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