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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.
The Sweater (1980) is a family and animation film directed by Sheldon Cohen, released on August 23, 1980 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Roch Carrier and Jean-Guy Moreau. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
Directed by Sheldon Cohen, written by Roch Carrier and Sheila Fischman, produced by Marrin Canell and David Verrall.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 22 ratings.
One of the things most engaging about this amiable animation is the transferability of it’s story. This is about a young lad who’s an huge fan of the Montreal Canadiens ice hockey team, but it could just as readily apply to anyone passionate about supporting their local team and determined to wear their colours. This boy plays with his friends against his other friends, and they all wear the same jumper - only his…
Reviewed on December 26, 2025
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The main cast of The Sweater (1980) includes Roch Carrier and Jean-Guy Moreau. The film was directed by Sheldon Cohen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Sweater was released on August 23, 1980 and runs for 10m.
The Sweater (1980) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
