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The Hungry Squid

9.0200215mMovieAnimation

The Hungry Squid is 2002 animated short film by John Weldon, about a young girl whose homework and personal life is being disrupted by creatures, including a giant ravenous squid.[1] The film was animated using Weldon's personal style of…

DirectorJohn Weldon
WriterJohn Weldon
ProducerMarcy Page

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NFBNFB
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Weldon

DMDerek McGrath
Derek McGrath
Narrator

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The Hungry Squid — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hungry Squid?

The Hungry Squid is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hungry Squid on Netflix?

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

Is The Hungry Squid on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Hungry Squid for free?

The Hungry Squid is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.