Bear Country
1953, English. Directed by James Algar.
Bear Country is a 1953 American short documentary film directed by James Algar. It won an Academy Award at the 26th Academy Awards in 1954 for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).[1] The film was produced by Walt Disney as part of the True-Life Adventures series of nature documentaries.
- Runtime
- 0h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 5 February 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Algar
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Bear Country: quick answers
What should I watch before Bear Country?
Watch Beaver Valley (1950), Nature's Half Acre (1951), The Olympic Elk (1952), and Water Birds (1952) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after Bear Country?
Next in the series: Prowlers of the Everglades (1953), The Living Desert (1953), and The Vanishing Prairie (1954).
Is Bear Country worth watching?
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How long is Bear Country?
Bear Country runs 33 minutes (0h 33m).
Does Bear Country have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bear Country. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bear Country parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bear Country is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Bear Country on?
Bear Country isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 February 1953. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bear Country?
If you liked Bear Country, try Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red, Powaqqatsi, Naqoyqatsi.
Who directed Bear Country?
Bear Country (1953) was directed by James Algar and stars Winston Hibler.