The Little Polar Bear (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, The Little Polar Bear is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Piet De Rycker, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. This charming animated adventure follows a young polar bear, Lars, as he befriends Robbie, a seal. Together, these two form a friendship that proves different breeds of animals can get along perfectly well.
Who’s in it. The Little Polar Bear stars Mijail Verona as Lars (voice), Jeanette Biedermann as Greta (voice), Vanessa Petruo as Manili (voice) and Ingolf Lück as Mika (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Little Polar Bear has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Polar Bear page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Polar Bear tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Polar Bear (2001)?
- In GB, The Little Polar Bear is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Little Polar Bear worth watching?
- The Little Polar Bear holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Polar Bear?
- The Little Polar Bear stars Mijail Verona, Jeanette Biedermann, Vanessa Petruo, Ingolf Lück and Barbara Adolph.
- When was The Little Polar Bear released?
- The Little Polar Bear was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.