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The Forest of the Little Bear

1987Movie1 h 57 min

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

Hunting master Ginzo kills a man-eating bear. When he finds out the bear had a cub, Ginzo decides to raise the cub, but the bear later becomes a troublemaker.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Toshio Goto
Written by
Ryūnosuke Ono
Music by
Masaru Satō

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Facts

September 5, 1987 · 1 h 57 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 5, 1987
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Forest of the Little Bear?"

Questions about The Forest of the Little Bear

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Forest of the Little Bear?

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

Is The Forest of the Little Bear worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Forest of the Little 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 The Forest of the Little Bear plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Forest of the Little Bear in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.