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The Bear

1998Movie26 min

AnimationComedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

A polar bear breaks out of his enclosure to bring a little girl's teddy bear back to her. While she cares for him, the bear takes her on a magical journey. Based on Raymond Briggs' best selling storybook, this enchanting animated tale is from the makers of The Snowman.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Hilary Audus
Written by
Joanna Harrison, Hilary Audus
Produced by
John Coates
Music by
Howard Blake

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Facts

December 25, 1998 · 26 min · Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie

Released
December 25, 1998
Runtime
26 min
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

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

Questions about The Bear

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bear?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Bear worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Bear okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Bear make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Bear?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.