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A Horse Called Bear

2015·Movie
1h 31min

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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

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About

One Young Man. Two Grandparents. Three Neighbor Children

After his mother unexpectedly dies, 17-year-old Ethan discovers he is the owner of his mother's horse - a horse he never even knew existed. He travels cross country to live with his grandparents and investigate the mystery. His grandmother is supportive but his angry grandfather Otto doesn't seem to want him around. Next door live three children who are taking riding lessons at the same farm where his mother's horse is boarded. Their lives intersect as Ethan deals with his grief over his mother's death and the children deal with a neighborhood bully whose father works at the horse farm. The journey for Ethan, Otto, the three children, the bully and her father all revolve around a gentle and faithful horse called Bear who deeply touches all their lives. This is a delightful redemption-themed family movie that will appeal to children, teens, horse-lovers and people of all ages.
Family DramaAnimal-CentricGrief & HealingComing-of-AgeIntergenerational RelationshipsRedemption StoryWholesome EntertainmentHorse Lover's FilmEmotional Journey

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream A Horse Called Bear legally?

A Horse Called Bear is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Pure Flix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free 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 A Horse Called Bear worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Horse Called Bear?

1 h 31 min

A Horse Called Bear runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is A Horse Called Bear in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch A Horse Called Bear?

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