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The Bear

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A bear cub is left alone, unable to feed or defend itself, when its mother is killed in a rockslide. Eventually, the cub attempts to bond with a male grizzly, which initially ignores it. When the grizzly is pursued by hunters, the cub comes to its aid and wins the grizzly's affection. However, when one of the hunters captures the cub, the grizzly must confront the armed hunters. The tale is told from the cub's perspective.
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Janet Maslin New York Times 02/19/2020
No less amazing than the material Mr. Annaud has captured on the screen is the fact that he has gone to such crazily elaborate lengths to capture it at all. Go to Full Review Dolores Barclay Associated Press 05/20/2003
In the first 20 minutes, only one sentence is uttered. The bears' expressive faces and their elegant movement tell you everything you need to know. The Bear is a thrilling movie, one that seems suitable for the entire family. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 07/24/2001
3/4
This is not a cute fantasy in which bears ride tricycles and play house. It is about life in the wild, and it does an impressive job of seeming to show wild bears in their natural habitat. Go to Full Review Terry Francis Southern Voice (Atlanta) 05/09/2023
3/4
The film is a simple, direct account of what it means, literally, to be an animal in the wilds. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 07/12/2022
The Bear gave the impression of being one of the most pseudo poetic yet boring films I have ever seen. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 04/07/2021
4/5
...this is no Disney story, but a brutal, heart-wrenching tale of friendship between animals and, eventually, between man and nature... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gregory S Oct 17 I do not now how I came across this movie this evening, but thank you Peacock. I had forgotten all about this movie, and thankful I found it again. This is just an incredible film, everything about it is amazing. the direction of Jean-Jacques Annaud, is masterful as is the cinematography. The Bears themselves were brilliant. See more Val G Jul 3 The acting is excellent by literally every character in the cast. See more Michelle E 07/21/2024 Not interesting at all. I dont see a single Asian there but any other. Nah Not for me. Its not worth it. See more Dr. Steve B 05/27/2024 So good. But my 7 year old wondered what was happening when the grizzlies were getting it on. lol! See more Benjamin H 10/09/2022 Restricted on dialogue and perfectly realistic, Jean-Jacques Annaud's The Bear is a super thrilling and thought-provoking experience which deals with several very important themes and shows the life of bears in their natural habitats. It deals with mercy, peril and protection and the execution is fantastic, the movie looks gorgeous and it will make you think once it's over. A truly remarkable film. See more 05/01/2022 ASMR jak misie sb mlaszczą See more Read all reviews
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Jean-Jacques Annaud

Director

Tchéky Karyo

Tom

Jack Wallace

Bill

André Lacombe

Le chasseur aux chiens

Gérard Brach

Screenwriter

Claude Berri

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Movie Info

Synopsis A bear cub is left alone, unable to feed or defend itself, when its mother is killed in a rockslide. Eventually, the cub attempts to bond with a male grizzly, which initially ignores it. When the grizzly is pursued by hunters, the cub comes to its aid and wins the grizzly's affection. However, when one of the hunters captures the cub, the grizzly must confront the armed hunters. The tale is told from the cub's perspective.
Director
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Producer
Claude Berri
Screenwriter
Gérard Brach
Distributor
TriStar Pictures
Production Co
Renn Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 25, 1989, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$29.6M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround
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