# Where to watch The Sweater (1980) in the UK

> The Sweater (1980) is available to watch free in the UK on Filmzie. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 10 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.3/10  
**Genres:** Family, Animation  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T00:54:45.173Z)  

## 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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Filmzie](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/147391-le-chandail/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Sweater for free in the UK?**

The Sweater (1980) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Filmzie in the United Kingdom.

**Is The Sweater on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Sweater is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/147391/the-sweater-1980
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/1hPRh4OlDABESIFtrZ2ql0Vd2HI.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/147391/the-sweater-1980.json

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