The Bear

1988·Movie
1h 37min·PG
73
GoodGoodWatch score

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The Bear fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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

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About

He's an orphan... at the start of a journey. A journey to survive.

An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.
Wildlife AdventureSurvival StoryOrphaned CubAnimal CompanionshipFrench CinemaNatural WorldVisually StunningComing-of-AgeEmotional Journey

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Bear

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Where can I stream The Bear legally?

The Bear is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Night Flight+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. 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 worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bear rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Bear?

1 h 37 min

The Bear runs 1 h 37 min.

Is The Bear based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bear?

Critics88
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Bear higher (88) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Bear a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$138 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $138 million worldwide, 5.5 times its budget.

What language is The Bear in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bear?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bear in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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