The Polar Bear (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, The Polar Bear is an action and thriller film directed by Til Schweiger, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Four characters become involved in one dramatic story: Nico has a mission to drive a car containing a live bomb to a specified destination, park the car and escape as quickly as she can. Leo has become his client's target, having carried out a "contract" that unfortunately had already been cancelled. Fabian and Reza want to enjoy themselves without any money, bringing themselves into contact sooner or later with the police. Sooner or later all four will meet up in dramatic circumstances....
Who’s in it. The Polar Bear stars Til Schweiger as Leo, Karina Krawczyk as Nico, Benno Fürmann as Fabian and Florian Lukas as Reza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Polar Bear has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Polar Bear page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Polar Bear tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Polar Bear (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Polar Bear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Polar Bear worth watching?
- The Polar Bear holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Polar Bear?
- The Polar Bear stars Til Schweiger, Karina Krawczyk, Benno Fürmann, Florian Lukas and Jürgen Tarrach.
- When was The Polar Bear released?
- The Polar Bear was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.