Bear Island
1979, English. Directed by Don Sharp.
Below freezing and beyond fear... Will anyone survive its terror?
A group of people converge on a barren Arctic island. They have their reasons for being there but when a series of mysterious accidents and murders take place, a whole lot of darker motives become apparent. Could the fortune in buried Nazi gold be the key to the mystery? Donald Sutherland and Vanessa Redgrave investigate
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Bear Island
Bear Island isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 1979.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Don SharpDirector
- Donald SutherlandFrank Lansing
- Vanessa RedgraveHeddi Lindquist
- Richard WidmarkOtto Gerran
- Christopher LeeLechinski
- Barbara ParkinsJudith Rubin
- Lloyd BridgesSmithy
- Lawrence DanePaul Hartman
- Patricia CollinsInge Van Zipper
- Michael J. ReynoldsHeyter
- Nicholas CortlandJungbeck
- August SchellenbergMarine Technician
- Candace O'ConnorLaboratory Assistant
Details
- Released
- 5 December 1979
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Don Sharp, David Butler
- Budget
- $12M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Bear Island is based on
Bear Island is based on Bear Island, a 1971 novel by Alistair MacLean.
Novel · 1971
Bear Island
By Alistair MacLean
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Bear Island
The Deep
1977 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickFans watch both
The Spy Who Loved Me
1977 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Saint
1997 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
1969 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Bourne Identity
2002 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Overdrive
2017 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Sahara
2005 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Point Break
2015 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
North Sea Hijack
1980 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Uncharted
2022 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bear Island: quick answers
Is Bear Island worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bear Island?
Bear Island runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Bear Island have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bear Island. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bear Island parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bear Island is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Bear Island on?
Bear Island isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bear Island?
If you liked Bear Island, try The Deep, The Spy Who Loved Me, The Saint.
Who directed Bear Island?
Bear Island (1979) was directed by Don Sharp and stars Donald Sutherland, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Widmark.
What is Bear Island based on?
Bear Island is based on Bear Island, a 1971 novel by Alistair MacLean.