The Father and the Bear
2016, English. Directed by John Putch.
It was a night to remember.
A retired character actor with diagnosed dementia, longs to perform at his beloved summer theater one last time.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 July 2016
- Written by
- John Putch
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The Father and the Bear runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Father and the Bear isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 2016. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Father and the Bear?
If you liked The Father and the Bear, try Jay Kelly, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, Christmas Encore.
Who directed The Father and the Bear?
The Father and the Bear (2016) was directed by John Putch and stars Wil Love, David DeLuise, Dendrie Taylor.