The Little Drummer Boy
Seen it?1968 | 25 min | Animation, Drama, Family, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town or The Lion King, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
After being kidnapped and escaping, young drummer boy Aaron searches for his camel and finds him in the Nativity of the Baby Jesus. Aaron gives Baby Jesus the only gift he has, a song on his drum.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Saturday SpecialAlso from director Jules Bass: a Christmas animated story.
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Sunday Safe BetAlso from director Arthur Rankin Jr.: a Christmas animated story, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Lion King
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed animated story.
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus Weeknight WatchAnother Christmas animated story, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
The Jungle Book Saturday SpecialAnother family film, and a Saturday Special.
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr., Takeo Nakamura
- Greer GarsonNarrator (voice)
- Ted EcclesAaron (voice)
- José FerrerBen Haramed (voice)
- Paul FreesAaron's Father / Magi / Samson / Joshua / Baba / Others (voice)
- June ForayAaron's Mother (voice)