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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

G197725mJules Bass,Arthur Rankin Jr.
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 56%

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"Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a small donkey is born with VERY long ears, that keep getting him into trouble..."

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.

AnimationFamilyDrama
HolidayDonkeyStop MotionChristmasRiding A DonkeyDonkey EarsFirst Christmas

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What is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) about?

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.

Who stars in Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey?

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey stars Roger Miller (Speiltoe / Narrator (voice)), Eric Stern (Nestor (voice)), Paul Frees (Santa Claus / Olaf / Donkey Dealer (voice)), Brenda Vaccaro (Tilly (voice)), Linda Gary (Nestor's Mother (voice)). The film was directed by Jules Bass.

How long is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey?

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey has a runtime of 25 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated G.

Is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey worth watching?

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 56. Fans of Animation, Family, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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