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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

Name: Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Genre: Animation, Family, Drama
Released: 1977-12-03
Cast: Roger Miller, Eric Stern, Paul Frees, Brenda Vaccaro, Linda Gary

1977 | 25 min | Animation, Family, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and 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 Mickey's Christmas Carol or The Polar Express, start here.
The mood: Feel-good.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 25 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1977: an older pace and style.

Nestor the donkey is a bit of an oddity--his long ears are enough for six donkeys and stretch all the way to the ground. One night, when Nestor is locked out in the cold, he begins to wander the desert.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
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 impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.

Roger MillerSpeiltoe / Narrator (voice)
Eric SternNestor (voice)
Paul FreesSanta Claus / Olaf / Donkey Dealer (voice)
Brenda VaccaroTilly (voice)
Linda GaryNestor's Mother (voice)
Don MessickRoman Soldier (voice)
Iris RainerYoung Donkeys (voice)
Shelly HinesYoung Donkeys (voice)