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The Care Bears Movie

1985·Movie
1h 16min·G
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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What happens when the world stops caring?

The Care Bears team up with a troubled brother and sister who just moved to a new town to help a neglected young magician's apprentice whose evil spell book causes sinister things to happen.
Talking AnimalsMagical AdventureFriendshipOrphaned ChildrenHope & KindnessNostalgicHeartwarmingCare BearsMoral Lesson

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Where can I stream The Care Bears Movie legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Care Bears Movie worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Care Bears Movie rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Care Bears Movie?

1 h 16 min

The Care Bears Movie runs 1 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Care Bears Movie?

Critics48
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate The Care Bears Movie higher (65) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Care Bears Movie a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$34 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 17.0 times its budget.

What language is The Care Bears Movie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Care Bears Movie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Care Bears Movie in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Care Bears Movie use?

Sealed Evil in a CanThe Power of FriendshipWhen Trees AttackPlot-Triggering BookAward-Bait SongGunship RescueFor the EvulzSuddenly SpeakingNo Name GivenDeadly BookHate PlagueVile Villain, Saccharine Showand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 storytelling tropes for The Care Bears Movie, including Sealed Evil in a Can, The Power of Friendship, When Trees Attack.