Bears

Name: Bears
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014-04-17
Duration: 1 h 18 min
Cast: John C. Reilly

2014·Movie

·1h 18min·G·

Documentary

GreatGoodWatch score

7.3

7.3

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Bears fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Spectacle5
Tension4
Fast Pace4

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

Family Dynamics10
Wholesome9
Hopefulness8

Humor

Serious throughout

Physical Comedy2
Situational Comedy1
Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life and family

World Immersion7
Rewatchability6
Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Direction7
Acting7
Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography

Cinematography8
Music Composition7
Sound Centrality7

Energy

Low

Calm and low-key

Bears is calm and low-intensity.

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All energy traits

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.

Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.

Heart

Medium

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

Emotionally, it's heartwarming, hopeful, and wondrous. Much of it is about family.

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All heart traits

Family Dynamics10Relationships and generational ties.
Wholesome9Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.

Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Coming of Age5Personal growth and self-discovery.
Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.

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Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

None

Serious throughout

Expect almost no humor.

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All humor traits

Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Related traits

Wholesome9Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life and family

Its world is built around everyday modern life and family.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.

Novelty4Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism10Modern, grounded storytelling.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.

Dialogue Quality4Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Educational7Informative and instructive.

Style

High

Standout cinematography

Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.

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All style traits

Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.

Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

Related traits

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Love. Joy. Struggle. Strength. Love.

Filmmakers Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey chronicle a year in the lives of an Alaskan brown bear named Sky and her cubs, Scout and Amber. Their saga begins as the bears emerge from hibernation at the end of winter. As time passes, the bear family must work together to find food and stay safe from other predators, especially other bears. Although their world is exciting, it is also risky, and the cubs' survival hinges on family togetherness.

Nature DocumentaryAlaskan Brown BearsWildlifeFamily SurvivalEducationalAnimal PerspectiveEnvironmentalCinematic Landscapes

Actors

John C. Reilly

Self - Narrator (voice)

Crew

Directed by:

Keith Scholey, Alastair Fothergill

Produced by:

Keith Scholey, Emily Lascelles, Adam Chapman

Composed by:

George Fenton, Jack Stew, Graham Sutton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bears legally?

Disney+

Bears is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. 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 Bears worth watching?

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.