Bear Island (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 2014, Bear Island is a documentary film directed by Edda Trandum Grjotheim, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Three brothers wish to surf waves no one has surfed before them. The answer is to go to Bjørnøya, the island next to the better known Spitsbergen. For two months they live on the island, self sufficient in food and equipment.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Bear Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bear Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bear Island tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bear Island (2014)?
- In US, Bear Island is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bear Island worth watching?
- Bear Island holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Bear Island released?
- Bear Island was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
