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Big Bear

1998Movie3 h 4 min

Western
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

The story of Big Bear, the real life Cree chief who campaigned for his people and their land against the Canadian government in the 1870s and 1880s.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Gil Cardinal
Written by
Gil Cardinal, Rudy Wiebe

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Facts

February 9, 1998 · 3 h 4 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 9, 1998
Runtime
3 h 4 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Western, Adventure
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Big Bear worth watching?"

Questions about Big Bear

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Big Bear worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Big Bear okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Big Bear plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.