Grin and Bear It (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1954, Grin and Bear It is a family and animation film directed by Jack Hannah, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Donald Duck arrives at Brownstone National Park. The park's ranger, J. Audubon Woodlore, asks the bears to participate with the tourists but...no stealing! Humphrey decides to pair with Donald particularly because of the roast ham he has. When Donald doesn't reward the bear with his food, Humphrey tries a variety of means to get the ham finally getting Donald's attention by lying down on the road pretending that Donald ran over him. After Donald pays up with food, he sees through the scheme and struggles with Humphrey. After the ranger makes Donald and Humphrey clean up the resulting mess, he too notices the ham and makes off with it but is scolded for it by Donald and Humphrey.
Who’s in it. Grin and Bear It stars James MacDonald as Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited), Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited) and Bill Thompson as Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Grin and Bear It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grin and Bear It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grin and Bear It tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grin and Bear It (1954)?
- In US, Grin and Bear It is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grin and Bear It worth watching?
- Grin and Bear It holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grin and Bear It?
- Grin and Bear It stars James MacDonald, Clarence Nash and Bill Thompson.