The Bear Brothers (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1932, The Bear Brothers is an animation film directed by Sanae Yamamoto, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. One spring day, little birds are singing and frogs are dancing. A mother bear in the cave tells her children to play outside, but also reminds the two brothers to be careful of the terrible humans. While they are sumo wrestling and eating honey, a hunter tries to shoot the bears. The two brothers see a human for the first time. They manage to find their way to the cave where the mother bear awaits them. They are amazed that the human walks upright. The mother bear teaches her two boys how to do it. Swallows and cranes fly away, summer goes by, and fall deepens. As a result of their efforts, the mother bear and her children master how to walk upright.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Bear Brothers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bear Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bear Brothers tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bear Brothers (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bear Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bear Brothers worth watching?
- The Bear Brothers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Bear Brothers released?
- The Bear Brothers was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.