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Mickey and the Bear

2019·Movie
1h 30min·R

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Mickey and the Bear fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In Anaconda, Montana, a strong-willed teenage girl navigates a loving but volatile relationship with her veteran father. In a desperate search for independence and her own identity, she risks family, heartbreak, and her standing in the only place she can call home.
Indie Coming-of-Age DramaSmall Town MontanaTroubled Family DynamicsSubstance AbuseResilience and IndependenceRealistic PortrayalMelancholy and HopefulCharacter-Driven Story

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mickey and the Bear

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mickey and the Bear legally?

Mickey and the Bear is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mickey and the Bear worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mickey and the Bear rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Mickey and the Bear?

1 h 30 min

Mickey and the Bear runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mickey and the Bear?

Critics90
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Mickey and the Bear higher (90) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Mickey and the Bear in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mickey and the Bear?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mickey and the Bear in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.