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Bear Island

1979Movie1 h 58 minPG

Thriller
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–32%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–32%

Summary

A group of people converge on a barren Arctic island. They have their reasons for being there but when a series of mysterious accidents and murders take place, a whole lot of darker motives become apparent. Could the fortune in buried Nazi gold be the key to the mystery? Donald Sutherland and Vanessa Redgrave investigate

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Don Sharp
Written by
Don Sharp, Alistair MacLean, David Butler
Produced by
Peter Snell
Music by
Robert Farnon

Everyone

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Facts

December 5, 1979 · 1 h 58 min · PG

Released
December 5, 1979
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Action, Adventure, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United Kingdom
Budget
$12 million
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bear Island?"

Questions about Bear Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bear Island?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Bear Island worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Bear Island okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Bear Island plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will Bear Island scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.