Under the Umbrella Tree (1987): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1987, Under the Umbrella Tree is a kinder series.

What it’s about. Under the Umbrella Tree is a Canadian children's television series created by Noreen Young that originally aired on CBC from 1986–1993. The show was produced by CBC and Noreen Young Productions, and also later by The Disney Channel. The series centers around a diverse set of main characters who share a house on Spring Street in a suburb of Ottawa, Ontario. The characters include Holly, Iggy, Jacob, and Gloria. The show's title is derived from the fact that the characters live together in a home featuring a prominent indoor umbrella tree. When production of the show ended in 1993, syndication continued on The Disney Channel until 1996, and on YTV and Canal Famille until 1997. Twenty-seven episodes of the show were released to DVD by Cinerio Entertainment in partnership with Noreen Young in 2006, following a long wait for expiration of ownership rights.

Who’s in it. Under the Umbrella Tree stars Holly Larocque, Bob Stutt, Noreen Young and Stephen Brathwaite, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Under the Umbrella Tree has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Umbrella Tree page.

If you liked it. Fans of Under the Umbrella Tree tend to enjoy Big Time Rush, Die Zauberer vom Waverly Place, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Neds ultimativer Schulwahnsinn.