Where to stream

Village of Idiots

7.2199912m14AMovieAnimation

Based on a Jewish folk tale adapted by playwright John Lazarus, this animated short tells the story of Shmendrik, a simpleton living in a small Polish village. Weary of daily life in his native Chelm, Shmendrik sets out on a quest for…

DirectorsEugene Fedorenko·Rose Newlove

WriterJohn Lazarus

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Amazon Prime Video with Ads NFB

NFB

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Eugene Fedorenko

Jack Newman

Nicholas Rice

More from ONF | NFB · Studio

La Course Destination Monde

La Course Destination Monde

Perspective

The Great List of Everything

The Great List of Everything

Miracle Planet

On the Spot

Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada

Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada

More like this

The House

Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story

Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story

Wendell & Wild

Minions & More Volume 1

Minions & More Volume 1

Robot Chicken: Star Wars

Robot Chicken: Star Wars

Where Is Anne Frank

Where Is Anne Frank

Wizards

Welcome to the Club

Welcome to the Club

Matriculated

Fire and Ice

The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful

The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero

Village of Idiots — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Village of Idiots?

Village of Idiots is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Village of Idiots on Netflix?

No, Village of Idiots is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and NFB.

Is Village of Idiots on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Village of Idiots is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Village of Idiots for free?

Village of Idiots is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.