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The Sweetest Gift

5.719981h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

Two neighboring families in Florida, one black and one white, struggle with the problems of race, poverty, prejudice, and absent fathers, as their children become friends over the course of one summer and fall.

DirectorStuart Margolin
WriterRosa Jordan
ProducersPatrick Whitley·Julian Fowles

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

The Sweetest Gift isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Stuart Margolin

HSHelen Shaver
Helen Shaver
Mrs. Martin
DCDiahann Carroll
Diahann Carroll
Mrs. Wilson
TCTisha Campbell
Tisha Campbell
Ruby Wilson
KFKristin Fairlie
Kristin Fairlie
Kate Martin
DPDylan Provencher
Dylan Provencher
Justin Martin
MDMarc Donato
Marc Donato
Chip Martin
BM
Brent Meyer
Luther
WTWilliam S. Taylor
William S. Taylor
Mr. Wilson
MWMaurice Dean Wint
Maurice Dean Wint
Booker
RRR.D. Reid
R.D. Reid
Mr. Tate
SP
Steve Pernie
George
TCTony Craig
Tony Craig
Bubba

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The Sweetest Gift — streaming FAQ

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Is The Sweetest Gift on Netflix?

No, The Sweetest Gift is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Sweetest Gift on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Sweetest Gift isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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The Sweetest Gift isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.