Grizzly Man

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Grizzly Man

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Released Aug 12, 2005

1h 43m

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Biography

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Pieced together from Timothy Treadwell's actual video footage, Werner Herzog's remarkable documentary examines the calling that drove Treadwell to live among a tribe of wild grizzly bears on an Alaskan reserve. A devoted conservationist with a passion for adventure, Timothy believed he had bridged the gap between human and beast. When one of the bears he loved and protected tragically turns on him, the footage he shot serves as a window into our understanding of nature and its grim realities.

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Critics Consensus

Whatever opinion you come to have of the obsessive Treadwell, Herzog has once again found a fascinating subject.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

Timothy Treadwell is the living embodiment of Herzog's ecstatic truth.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 22, 2025

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Heather Havrilesky

Salon.com

Of course, the legendary filmmaker can't resist inserting his own outsize ego into the story, but somehow this documentary has room for two larger-than-life characters.

Jul 16, 2019

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Zadie Smith

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Herzog has his documentary in hand, explaining that what we have here "iz on astone-ishing story of beauty and depth". He's not wrong.

Jan 16, 2018

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

No Herzog series would be complete without the unsettling curiosity and horror of Grizzly Man.

Nov 10, 2023

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Compelling viewing, Grizzly Man weaves heartbreak, horror and plenty of humour...

Rated: 4.5/5

Mar 2, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Fascinating.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 24, 2022

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Carson H

Very boring and forgettable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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Jae B

Loved the documentary. Very sad ending . What a great man/person though. He was so passionate about wildlife . Alot of people have negative things to say about T.T. , but he was an outcast, he found that connection he was missing with people with animals/bears . I think it was very unfortunate what happened, but i dont think he was "stupid" for what happened. Something different happened that last year . It was a tragic accident . Rest in paradice Treadwell . I will forever speak good on any human that is kind to animals !!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/16/24

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Alejandro E

The story may be somewhat well-known, what gives it a magical touch is the introspective and documentary tone about a dedicated guardian of nature, his mission and his tragic end that leaves no one indifferent.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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David d

Enjoyed it very much. Very outdoorsy and if you love nature.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

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YuFan L

看《Grizzly Man》得出的一點心得：人類總是對outcast極為苛刻，極為嘴損。不知道嘴outcast是因為嫉妒他們的勇氣還是嫉妒他們的主體性過強以至於不需要透過他者認同來獲得自身價值感的確立。總之，我很佩服在這個shit社會中的outcast們。 TA們是極端浪漫主義者。

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/29/24

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A truly unique concept and a thought provoking story that I thoroughly enjoyed. The film has a raw, slightly low-fi vintage early 2000's look to it that I love, featuring beautiful shots of nature shot by Timothy Treadwell. It feels at times almost comical, with some of people featured almost seemingly acting or spoof like even though it clearly isn't. Themes range from nature, loneliness, mental health, escapism and ultimately freedom which is what Treadwell found in on way or another.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/24

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Synopsis

Pieced together from Timothy Treadwell's actual video footage, Werner Herzog's remarkable documentary examines the calling that drove Treadwell to live among a tribe of wild grizzly bears on an Alaskan reserve. A devoted conservationist with a passion for adventure, Timothy believed he had bridged the gap between human and beast. When one of the bears he loved and protected tragically turns on him, the footage he shot serves as a window into our understanding of nature and its grim realities.

Director: Werner Herzog
Producer: Erik Nelson
Screenwriter: Werner Herzog
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Lions Gate Entertainment, Real Big Production, Discovery Docs
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 12, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.2M
Runtime: 1h 43m

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