Mickey and the Bear

R

Released Nov 13, 2019

1 hr. 28 min.

Drama

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A Montana teenager navigates a loving but volatile relationship with her single, veteran father. In a desperate search for independence and her own identity, she risks family and heartbreak.

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Critics Consensus

Brought to life by a breakout performance by Camila Morrone, Mickey and the Bear finds affecting drama at the crossroads of a young woman's coming-of-age journey.

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Aubrey P

This film is on the good side of average for sure. Superb performances from the leads, though pretty amateur effort from the rest. My primary wish is that this film had picked a tone. They cut between three distinct worlds (daughter's life with townies, daughter's life with inspiring interloper, and daughter's life with her father) primarily through the use of music, which made for a jarring watch. I would have been more than happy to settle into the muffled jukebox, neon bar signs and wood paneling of the local dive bar, but was often interrupted with unwashed teens killing time to rap-adjacent noise. Worked as a narrative device, but not so much for the ears. All-in-all, felt like a fairly authentic (albeit narrow) depiction of rural, conservative America, and the fallout of trauma, substance abuse, and toxic masculinity.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/20/23

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favio c

Un drama con un ritmo inquietante y digerible que muestra los problemas de ser un hijo y ser un padre.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/23

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Dicaprio V

Her acting is not convincing, looks weak. Predictable dialogue

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/20/22

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isla s

This is a bleak film, which had a couple of surprisingly poignant moments towards the end, in terms of the situations/scenarios and, primarily, the dialogue. I quite liked the cinematography, although it is certainly cliched and perhaps somewhat predictable. The plot is a little plodding and I wouldn't say this is more than a reasonably good film but yes, it's ok, though I wouldn't go out of your way to see it as such, no.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Excellent film. I was impressed by the amount of research/homework the writer put into Anaconda area. Very real portrayal of what it can be like to live in an abusive home in small town USA. Stories like this one are happening all too often, all around us. Really, liked the main character and thought the abusive dad both were very convincing. Also appreciated how the film incorporated folks from Anaconda into the film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Chance watch while browsing the movie list on C4, always been intrigued by ‘coming of age' storylines however in recent years, too many films of this genre have been either predictable, vanilla or focused on stereotypical topics. The main actor is fabulous at telling us just enough about the challenging relationship with her father and her background. An excellent performance also by the male playing Hank/father and the actor in the role as steady boyfriend, both setting a believable scenario without any overly dramatic or far fetched narrative. Can't quite understand why the friend with benefits character is British but I guess he suited the directors intent, again bringing a feeling of what life is as a young adult/teenager and the choices you make. Great watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Annabelle Attanasio

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Camila Morrone

Mickey Peck

James Badge Dale

Hank Peck

Calvin Demba

Wyatt Hughes

Ben Rosenfield

Aron Church

Rebecca Henderson

Leslee Watkins

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Scott Craven

Arizona Republic

"Mickey and the Bear" unfolds languidly, allowing tension to build slowly, intimately.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 13, 2019

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Ann Hornaday

Washington Post

Every shot in "Mickey and the Bear" is scrupulously judged but never overworked or fussy, resulting in a movie that is as artful as it is unforced.

Rated: 4/4

Dec 12, 2019

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Even at its most dire, Mickey and the Bear is tinged with an almost holy hope for all involved, a rare and remarkable feat to pull off so well for a first-time director indeed.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 5, 2019

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Jason Best

Marie Claire

Mickey, the heroine of this thoughtful coming-of-age drama, is not your usual Midwest teenager. When she surreptitiously dips into her father's wallet, it's to put money in rather than take it out.

May 23, 2020

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Lisa Nesselson

France24

A character study pulled off through superb performances.

Feb 20, 2020

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Leilani Polk

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

When Mickey is finally pushed to action, it's a relief, suffusing Mickey and the Bear with a feeling of hope amid the darkness and transforming a good film into a great one.

Jan 29, 2020

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Synopsis

A Montana teenager navigates a loving but volatile relationship with her single, veteran father. In a desperate search for independence and her own identity, she risks family and heartbreak.

Director: Annabelle Attanasio
Executive Producer: George Brock
Screenwriter: Annabelle Attanasio
Distributor: Utopia
Rating: R (Strong Graphic Violence|Grisly Images|Drug Use and Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 13, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 14, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $56.9K

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