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The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas

1973·Movie
30min·NR
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–89%
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–89%

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The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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

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About

While the rest of the world is getting ready for Christmas, all the bears in Bearbank are getting ready to sleep… except for Ted E. Bear. Ted gets curious about the holiday, and sets out to learn the meaning of it from Santa Claus himself.
Classic Animated Christmas SpecialHeartwarming Holiday AdventureInquisitive Bear CubSanta ClausVintage CharmFamily-Friendly EntertainmentNostalgic ChristmasSimple StoryGentle Educational Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Hawley Pratt, Gerry Chiniquy
Written by:
Larry Spiegel, Bob Richardson, John Barrett
Produced by:
Friz Freleng, David H. DePatie, Lee Gunther
Composed by:
Doug Goodwin, Steve Orr

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas legally?

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The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas?

0 h 30 min

The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas runs 0 h 30 min.

What language is The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas use?

Flat-Earth AtheistSanta AmbiguityDeep SleepWhat Happened to the Mouse?Shout-OutShip TeaseLions and Tigers and Humans... Oh, My!Sexy SecretaryPantsless Males, Fully-Dressed FemalesIs It Something You Eat?Beary FriendlySassy Secretaryand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas, including Flat-Earth Atheist, Santa Ambiguity, Deep Sleep.