The Bear (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, The Bear is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, running about 94 minutes. “He's an orphan... at the start of a journey. A journey to survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.
Who’s in it. The Bear stars Michael Easton, Lochlyn Munro, Don Stewart and Marcus Hondro as Harlan Rogue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Bear has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $138.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bear page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bear tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bear (1988)?
- In US, The Bear is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bear worth watching?
- The Bear holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bear?
- The Bear stars Michael Easton, Lochlyn Munro, Don Stewart, Marcus Hondro and Allison Hossack.
- When was The Bear released?
- The Bear was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.