The Great Bear (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2011, The Great Bear is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Esben Toft Jacobsen, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Jonathan, 11, usually spends his vacations alone with his grandfather who lives on the edge of a vast forest populated by mythical animals. This year his kid sister Sophie joins him. But it's not cool to be stuck with a little sister, so he does what he can to avoid her. He succeeds entirely too well: Sophie is kidnapped by a giant, 1000-year-old bear. Now, Jonathan has to venture into the heart of the forest to confront the strange beings that dwell there and rescue his sister.
Who’s in it. The Great Bear stars Markus Rygaard as Jonathan, Alberte Blichfeldt as Sophie, Flemming Quist Møller as Jægeren and Elith Nulle Nykjær as Bedstefar.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Great Bear has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Bear page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Bear tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Bear (2011)?
- In US, The Great Bear is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Bear worth watching?
- The Great Bear holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Bear?
- The Great Bear stars Markus Rygaard, Alberte Blichfeldt, Flemming Quist Møller and Elith Nulle Nykjær.
- When was The Great Bear released?
- The Great Bear was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.