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The Bear

1988, French. Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.

He's an orphan... at the start of a journey. A journey to survive.

An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.

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Runtime
1h 37m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
French
Rated
PG

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7.1/10 from 545 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
21 October 1988
Original title
L'Ours
Country
France, United States of America
Written by
Gérard Brach
Budget
$25M
Box office
$138M
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Is The Bear worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 545 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Bear?

The Bear runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).

Does The Bear have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Bear. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Is The Bear suitable for kids?

The Bear is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Where can I watch The Bear?

The Bear is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

What movies are like The Bear?

If you liked The Bear, try The Jungle Book, White Fang, The Fox and the Hound.

Who directed The Bear?

The Bear (1988) was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud and stars Tchéky Karyo, Bart the Bear, Douce the Bear.

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