The Children and the Bear
1959, English. Directed by Payut Ngaokrachang.
This animated film is an anti-Communist allegory that tells the story of a dangerous bear — meant to represent Russia — that escapes from his keeper and encounters a group of children, several of whom he eventually eats. The remaining children (i.e., Southeast Asian countries) are able to join together and turn the bear away.
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- 0h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
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- English
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The Children and the Bear runs 14 minutes (0h 14m).
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Which OTT platform is The Children and the Bear on?
The Children and the Bear isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1959. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Children and the Bear?
If you liked The Children and the Bear, try Arctic Dogs, Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters, The Big Bad Wolf.
Who directed The Children and the Bear?
The Children and the Bear (1959) was directed by Payut Ngaokrachang.