The Bear That Couldn't Sleep (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, The Bear That Couldn't Sleep is a comedy and animation film directed by Rudolf Ising, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Barney's settling in for the winter. But water leaks, a loose shutter, a noisy fire, a teakettle left on, and some stray embers all get in the way, and Barney also locks himself out. And that's just the beginning.
Who’s in it. The Bear That Couldn't Sleep stars Rudolf Ising as Barney Bear (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Bear That Couldn't Sleep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bear That Couldn't Sleep page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bear That Couldn't Sleep tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bear That Couldn't Sleep (1939)?
- In US, The Bear That Couldn't Sleep is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bear That Couldn't Sleep worth watching?
- The Bear That Couldn't Sleep holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bear That Couldn't Sleep?
- The Bear That Couldn't Sleep stars Rudolf Ising.
- When was The Bear That Couldn't Sleep released?
- The Bear That Couldn't Sleep was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.