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The Bear's Christmas

8.019748mMovieComedyAnimation

This short cartoon tells the story of a bear who didn’t believe in Christmas. His main problem with this most magical of holidays? Too many Santas. How would he ever recognize the real one? Alone, out of a job, he goes to drown his…

DirectorHugh Foulds
WriterHugh Foulds
ProducersDon Worobey·Peter Jones

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Hugh Foulds

HF
Hugh Foulds
AM
Allan McFee
JS
Jack Short
PW
Peter Whitall

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The Bear's Christmas — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bear's Christmas?

The Bear's Christmas is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Bear's Christmas on Netflix?

No, The Bear's Christmas is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is The Bear's Christmas on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Bear's Christmas isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch The Bear's Christmas for free?

The Bear's Christmas is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.