Where to watch Simple Gifts in Canada
Simple Gifts isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 8 June 2026.
About Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts is a 1977 movie in the Animation and TV Movie genres, directed by Phillip Schopper and R.O. Blechman, starring Colleen Dewhurst, Hermione Gingold and José Ferrer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Simple Gifts in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
A collection of animated Christmas shorts: An original Maurice Sendak piece about a boy with nothing to give for Christmas -- An excerpt from the early part of Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" set in a time of extreme cold in Tudor England -- A short based on the Toonerville Trolley -- A bittersweet excerpt from Moss Hart's autobiography "Act One" narrated by Jose Ferrer -- A reading from the Christmas day entry from the diary of 11-year-old Teddy Roosevelt -- A reading of a letter by Captain Edward James Hulse describing the surprising Christmas Truce of 1914 -- An animated version by R.O. Blechman of his own book "Tutto Esaurito" (No Vacancy) about the travels of Mary and Joseph.
Top cast
Colleen Dewhurst
Self - Host
Hermione Gingold
Narrator (segment "The Great Frost") (voice)
José Ferrer
Narrator (segment "A Memory of Christmas") (voice)
Dean Wareham
Narrator (segment "My Christmas") (voice)
David Jones
Narrator (segment "December 25, 1914") (voice)
Paul Dooley
(segment "Lost & Found") (voice)
Claudette Sutherland
(segment "Lost & Found") (voice)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Simple Gifts in Canada?+
Simple Gifts is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Simple Gifts on Netflix?+
Simple Gifts is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Simple Gifts?+
Simple Gifts has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).
Who stars in Simple Gifts?+
Simple Gifts stars Colleen Dewhurst, Hermione Gingold, José Ferrer, Dean Wareham and David Jones.
When did Simple Gifts come out?+
Simple Gifts is a 1977 movie directed by Phillip Schopper and R.O. Blechman.
What genre is Simple Gifts?+
Simple Gifts is Animation and TV Movie film.
Who directed Simple Gifts?+
Simple Gifts was directed by Phillip Schopper and R.O. Blechman.
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