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The Man Who Saw the Bear

2025Movie1 h 28 min

Comedy
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2

A heartwarming, wondrous comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Two men from different generations form an unlikely bond while protecting a runaway circus bear in the French countryside, discovering shared passions for nature and wisdom along the way.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Road Movie
  • French Countryside Drama
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Animal Protection Narrative
  • Pastoral Cinematography
  • Quiet Character Study
  • Ecological Awareness
  • Gentle Comedy
  • Wholesome Adventure

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Pierre Richard
Written by
Pierre Richard, Anne-Sophie Rivière
Produced by
Frédéric Niedermayer
Music by
Olivier Defays

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Facts

September 17, 2025 · 1 h 28 min · Violence

Released
September 17, 2025
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Box office
$444,092
Available in
19 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man Who Saw the Bear?"

Questions about The Man Who Saw the Bear

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Man Who Saw the Bear?

It streams in 17 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Man Who Saw the Bear worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.2).

Is The Man Who Saw the Bear okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Man Who Saw the Bear make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching The Man Who Saw the Bear?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is The Man Who Saw the Bear in English?

French

No, it was made in French.