A Bear Named Winnie
2004, English. Directed by John Kent Harrison.
Based on the true story of a Canadian soldier, enroute to World War I from Winnipeg, who adopts an orphaned bear cub at White River Ontario. It is namned Winnie (for Winnipeg) and eventually ends up at the London Zoo where it became the inspiration for A.A.Milne's Winnie The Pooh stories.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- John Kent HarrisonDirector
- Michael FassbenderHarry Colebourn
- Gil BellowsColonel Barrett
- Stephen FryProtheroe
- David SuchetGeneral Hallholland
- Aaron AshmoreCorporal Randy Taylor
- Ted AthertonCaptain Elliot
- Robert GauvinSgt. Major Picard
- Miriam SmithTimmy's Mother
- Emma CampbellMrs. McGuiness
- Rebecca GibsonNurse
- Jonathon YoungMacray
- Arne MacPhersonWallace
Details
- Released
- 12 December 2004
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Goldsmith, John Kent Harrison, Simon Vaughan
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What A Bear Named Winnie is based on
A Bear Named Winnie is based on a true story.
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A Bear Named Winnie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family, and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Bear Named Winnie?
If you liked A Bear Named Winnie, try Little Lord Fauntleroy, Anne of Green Gables, Samantha: An American Girl Holiday.
Who directed A Bear Named Winnie?
A Bear Named Winnie (2004) was directed by John Kent Harrison and stars Michael Fassbender, Gil Bellows, Stephen Fry.
What is A Bear Named Winnie based on?
A Bear Named Winnie is based on a true story.