Bear (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.1

Released in 2010, Bear is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Roel Reiné, running about 90 minutes. “Play dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two young couples are driving through a remote forest when their car breaks down. When a run-in with a curious grizzly bear ends up with the bear being shot to death, the bear's mate arrives on the scene and vengefully attacks their van. The couples are trapped inside the disabled car and must come up with clever ways to survive. As they battle the surprisingly intelligent creature, and contemplate their uncertain fate, secrets begin to emerge that threaten to tear the group apart before the bear does.
Who’s in it. Bear stars Patrick Scott Lewis as Sam, Brendan Michael Coughlin as Nick, Patrick Scott Lewis as Sam and Katie Lowes as Christine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Bear has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bear page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 Bear (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bear worth watching?
- Bear holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bear?
- Bear stars Patrick Scott Lewis, Brendan Michael Coughlin, Patrick Scott Lewis, Katie Lowes and Bill Rampley.
- When was Bear released?
- Bear was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
