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The Little Drummer Boy

6.6196825mNRMovieAnimationDramaFamily

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.

DirectorsJules Bass·Arthur Rankin Jr.
WriterRomeo Muller
ProducersJules Bass·Arthur Rankin Jr.

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jules Bass

GGGreer Garson
Greer Garson
Narrator (voice)
TETed Eccles
Ted Eccles
Aaron (voice)
JFJosé Ferrer
José Ferrer
Ben Haramed (voice)
PFPaul Frees
Paul Frees
Aaron's Father / Magi / Samson / Joshua / Baba / Others (voice)
JFJune Foray
June Foray
Aaron's Mother (voice)

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The Little Drummer Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Little Drummer Boy?

The Little Drummer Boy isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Little Drummer Boy on Netflix?

No, The Little Drummer Boy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Little Drummer Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

The Little Drummer Boy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Little Drummer Boy for free?

The Little Drummer Boy isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to The Little Drummer Boy?

Yes — The Little Drummer Boy is followed by The Little Drummer Boy: Book II (1976) in the Little Drummer Boy Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Little Drummer Boy?

The Little Drummer Boy is the first film in the Little Drummer Boy Collection.

Is The Little Drummer Boy part of a trilogy?

No — The Little Drummer Boy is part of the Little Drummer Boy Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Little Drummer Boy Collection?

There are 2 films in the Little Drummer Boy Collection: The Little Drummer Boy (1968) and The Little Drummer Boy: Book II (1976).