Brother Bear (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2003, Brother Bear is an adventure, family and animation film directed by Aaron Blaise, running about 85 minutes. “Nature Calls” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious rams.
Who’s in it. Brother Bear stars Bumper Robinson as Chipmunks (voice), Harold Gould as Old Denahi (voice), Joaquin Phoenix as Kenai (voice) and Jeremy Suarez as Koda (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Brother Bear has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $250.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brother Bear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brother Bear tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brother Bear (2003)?
- In US, Brother Bear is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brother Bear worth watching?
- Brother Bear holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brother Bear?
- Brother Bear stars Bumper Robinson, Harold Gould, Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Suarez and Jason Raize.
- When was Brother Bear released?
- Brother Bear was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.