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Infinitely Polar Bear

2014Movie1 h 27 minR

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic647.2Rotten Tomatoes83%72%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Sometimes family is the best medicine.

A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.

Feels like

  • Manic-Depressive Father
  • Family Struggles
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • 1970s Setting
  • Mental Health
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Class Differences
  • Resilience

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Maya Forbes
Written by
Maya Forbes
Produced by
J.J. Abrams, Wallace Wolodarsky, Sam Bisbee
Music by
Theodore Shapiro

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Facts

January 18, 2014 · 1 h 27 min · R

Released
January 18, 2014
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
64 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Infinitely Polar Bear?"

Questions about Infinitely Polar Bear

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Where can I stream Infinitely Polar Bear?

Howdy

In the United States, Infinitely Polar Bear streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Infinitely Polar Bear worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Infinitely Polar Bear okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Infinitely Polar Bear make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (5 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Infinitely Polar Bear plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Infinitely Polar Bear a box office flop?

Budget$7 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 21% of its budget.