Official movie poster for The Street (1977), a comedy animation film

The Street(1977)

5.8(29)10m1977-06-01
ComedyAnimationDrama

The Street Synopsis

This film deals with a Jewish family in Montreal, Canada as they care for a dying grandmother and the young boy who is impatient to get the room he was promised as soon as she kicks the bucket.

The Street (1977) is a comedy, animation and drama film directed by Caroline Leaf, released on June 1, 1977 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Mort Ransen, Sarah Dwight, John Hood and Vera Leitman. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 29 ratings.

Director:
Caroline Leaf
Writers:
Mordecai Richler
Producers:
Guy Glover
Production:
ONF | NFB
Status:
Released

The Street Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Caroline Leaf, written by Mordecai Richler, produced by Guy Glover.

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The Street Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 29 ratings.

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7/10

This uses an engagingly smudgy, visually accentuated, style of animation as we pass the time with a Jewish family patiently waiting for the death of grandmother. Patiently? Well not quite everyone. The grandson has been promised her room in their second floor flat since he was seven, so he might sooner she just got on with it. A view not entirely disputed by his mother. A bit of chat with his friends informs us all…

Reviewed on April 6, 2024

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The Street – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Street online?

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The Street (1977) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.

Who stars in The Street?

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The main cast of The Street (1977) includes Mort Ransen, Sarah Dwight, John Hood, Vera Leitman and Howard Ryshpan. The film was directed by Caroline Leaf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Street released?

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The Street was released on June 1, 1977 and runs for 10m.

Is The Street worth watching?

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The Street (1977) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, animation and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.