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What's a Bear For? (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 2011, What's a Bear For? is a comedy film directed by Tom Fernández, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Ecological comedy about two brothers. Alejandro and Guillermo are two Asturian brothers lovers of Nature since they were children. Alejandro is a renowned zoologist who investigates wildlife and lives in the trees like an animal. Guillermo is an internationally renowned biologist, who has received numerous awards. One day he discovers a green sprout in Antarctica and, convinced that the battle is lost, leaves everything and goes back to Asturias. Once there, he looks for his brother Alejandro in the forest where they live. Since the arrival of Guillermo to the forest, the sentimental ecosystems of the characters will be altered.

Who’s in it. What's a Bear For? stars Javier Cámara as Guillermo, Gonzalo de Castro as Alejandro, Emma Suárez as Natalia and Jesse Johnson as Vincent, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, What's a Bear For? has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What's a Bear For? page.

If you liked it. Fans of What's a Bear For? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch What's a Bear For? (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for What's a Bear For? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is What's a Bear For? worth watching?
What's a Bear For? holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in What's a Bear For??
What's a Bear For? stars Javier Cámara, Gonzalo de Castro, Emma Suárez, Jesse Johnson and Oona Chaplin.
When was What's a Bear For? released?
What's a Bear For? was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.