The Flying Bear (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, The Flying Bear is a comedy and animation film directed by Rudolf Ising, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Barney's an aviation mechanic for the Army. His plane is a cute little prop that's not only much smaller than the jets but much more anthropomorphic.
Who’s in it. The Flying Bear stars Pinto Colvig as Barney Bear (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Flying Bear has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Bear page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Bear tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flying Bear (1941)?
- In US, The Flying Bear is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flying Bear worth watching?
- The Flying Bear holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Flying Bear?
- The Flying Bear stars Pinto Colvig.
- When was The Flying Bear released?
- The Flying Bear was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.