# Where to watch Birth of a Giant (1957) in the UK

> Birth of a Giant (1957) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1957  
**Runtime:** 29 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T18:53:08.498Z)  

## Synopsis

Birth of a Giant (Naissance d'un géant in French) is a 29-minute 1957 Canadian documentary film, directed by Hugh O'Connor and produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) television series, Perspective. The film depicts the role of story of the conception, construction and testing of the Canadair Argus aircraft, designed as a maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The title is an acknowledgement, that at the time, the Argus was the largest aircraft ever built in Canada.  Note: This film was distributed separately on 16mm for schools and libraries, qualifying it as a standalone documentary.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Birth of a Giant in the UK?**

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