Waiting

The Sweater

198010mSheldon Cohen
IMDb 7.1

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the boy was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This animated short, based on the book The Hockey Sweater, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey lovers of all ages.

FamilyAnimation
Ice HockeyChildhoodTeasingSweater

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDbOfficial Website

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is The Sweater (1980) about?

Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the boy was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This animated short, based on the…

Who stars in The Sweater?

The Sweater stars Roch Carrier (the narrator), Jean-Guy Moreau (the hockey commentator). The film was directed by Sheldon Cohen.

How long is The Sweater?

The Sweater has a runtime of 10 min and premiered in 1980.

Is The Sweater worth watching?

The Sweater holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Family, Animation are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Sweater?

Streaming availability for The Sweater changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.