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The Sparky Book

200614mMovieAnimation

In Newfoundland filmmaker Mary Lewis' live action/animation hybrid short film, a talking goldfish tells us the poignant story of his best friend, Sparky the dog, and Sparky's owner, a young girl suffering from a serious illness. The dog…

DirectorMary Lewis
WriterMary Lewis
ProducersDavid Verrall·Michael Fukushima

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mary Lewis

MH
Maggie Hickey
Bridget
JHJoel Thomas Hynes
Joel Thomas Hynes
Sparky
LL
Leah Lewis
Grown Bridget
TNTony Nappo
Tony Nappo
Driver
GPGordon Pinsent
Gordon Pinsent
Goldfish

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The Sparky Book — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sparky Book?

The Sparky Book is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sparky Book on Netflix?

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

Is The Sparky Book on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Sparky Book for free?

The Sparky Book is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.