Movie

The Gift of Winter

★ 6.7(3)197424m

The Gift of Winter is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Leach, Isobel Jean Rankin
Release date: 1974-01-01
Runtime: 24m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Leach & Rankin
Part of: The Anytown Animated Specials Collection

About The Gift of Winter

The Gift of Winter is a 1974 movie in the Animation, TV Movie and Family genres, directed by John Leach and Isobel Jean Rankin, starring Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd and Valri Bromfield. It has a runtime of 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gift of Winter in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Long, long ago the world didn't have any snow and winter was a time of wind, darkness and cold. One day a group of kids with a heartfelt cause to transform the season marched to the Ministry of Winter to persuade the all-powerful, icy-hearted Mr.Winter to use his magic and bestow the great gift of snowfall upon the world. It's a gift that makes the season full of wonder and joy, it is The Gift of Winter.

Cast

Gilda Radner

Nicely / Malicious / Narrator (voice)

Dan Aykroyd

Goodly / Rotten / Maple (voice)

Valri Bromfield

Tender / Guard / Secretary of Cold (voice)

Gerry Salsberg

Small / Bazooey / Winter / Spruce (voice)

Themes & keywords

wintersnowfamily

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gift of Winter in Canada?+

In Canada, The Gift of Winter is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Gift of Winter on Netflix?+

The Gift of Winter is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Gift of Winter?+

The Gift of Winter has a runtime of 24 minutes (24 minutes).

Who stars in The Gift of Winter?+

The Gift of Winter stars Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Valri Bromfield and Gerry Salsberg.

When did The Gift of Winter come out?+

The Gift of Winter is a 1974 movie directed by John Leach and Isobel Jean Rankin.

What genre is The Gift of Winter?+

The Gift of Winter is Animation, TV Movie, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Gift of Winter?+

The Gift of Winter was directed by John Leach and Isobel Jean Rankin.