The Bear
1984, English. Directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
Winning. That was the difference between playing football and playing for "The Bear".
Biopic about the great college football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant of the University of Alabama
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Richard C. SarafianDirector
- Gary BuseyPaul W. Bryant
- Harry Dean StantonCoach Thomas
- Cynthia LeakeMary Harmon Bryant
- Jon-Erik HexumPat Trammell
- Cary GuffeyGrandson Marc
- Steve GreensteinJoe Namath
- Michael McGradyGene Stallings
- Brett RiceDon Hutson
- Owen OrrErmal Allan
- D'Urville MartinBilly
- Robert CraigheadJack Pardee
- Ned LukeFootball Player
Details
- Released
- 28 September 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Kane
- Box office
- $2.7M
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The Bear: quick answers
Is The Bear worth watching?
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How long is The Bear?
The Bear runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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.
The Bear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bear is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Bear on?
The Bear isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 September 1984. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bear?
If you liked The Bear, try Home, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, The Sound of Silence.
Who directed The Bear?
The Bear (1984) was directed by Richard C. Sarafian and stars Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton, Cynthia Leake.