B.J. and the Bear (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, B.J. and the Bear is a notable film directed by Bruce Bilson.
What it’s about. In this pilot film, B.J. McKay, a guitar-playing independent trucker who travels with a fun-loving chimpanzee named Bear, finds himself caught up with a bunch of young women trying to flee a white slaver who happens to be the local sheriff.
Who’s in it. B.J. and the Bear stars Greg Evigan as B.J. McKay, Claude Akins as Sheriff Lobo, Mills Watson as Perkins and Penny Peyser as Stilts, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch B.J. and the Bear page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch B.J. and the Bear (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for B.J. and the Bear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in B.J. and the Bear?
- B.J. and the Bear stars Greg Evigan, Claude Akins, Mills Watson, Penny Peyser and Julius Harris.
- When was B.J. and the Bear released?
- B.J. and the Bear was released in 1978.