
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a small donkey is born with VERY long ears, that keep getting him into trouble...
Directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Produced by Rankin/Bass Productions
A gentle stop-motion holiday fable about an outcast donkey finding purpose and belonging through a sacred journey, blending whimsy with Christmas spirituality.
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.
Questions people ask
Does Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































