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Cocaine Bear

2023·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb5.9Metacritic545.3Rotten Tomatoes65%65%

Where to watch

PeacockYouTube TVFandango at Home Free

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4
  • Wonder4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and slapstick

  • Dark Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Inspired by a true story, an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge in a Georgia forest where a 500-pound black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine.
Dark ComedyAbsurd HumorViolentDrug-FueledBlack Bear RampageCocaineEccentric CharactersPop CultureContemporary Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Elizabeth Banks, Melissa R. Stubbs, Melissa R. Stubbs
Written by:
Jimmy Warden, Joel Erickson
Produced by:
Elizabeth Banks, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
Composed by:
Erik Aadahl, Erik Aadahl, Mark Mothersbaugh

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Cocaine Bear

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Where can I stream Cocaine Bear legally?

PeacockYouTube TVFandango at Home Free

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

Is Cocaine Bear worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cocaine Bear rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong language

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

How long is Cocaine Bear?

1 h 35 min

Cocaine Bear runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Cocaine Bear based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cocaine Bear?

Critics60
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Cocaine Bear much the same way.

Was Cocaine Bear a box office hit?

Budget$33 million
Box office$88 million

Yes. It cost about $33 million to make and earned $88 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Cocaine Bear in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cocaine Bear?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cocaine Bear in 126 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cocaine Bear use?

Teens Are MonstersAsshole VictimSoundtrack DissonanceDenser and WackierSpanner in the WorksBears Are Bad NewsInnocent InnuendoPain to the AssArtistic License – BiologyCruel and Unusual DeathAdaptational BadassIntoxication Ensuesand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 storytelling tropes for Cocaine Bear, including Teens Are Monsters, Asshole Victim, Soundtrack Dissonance.