The Bears and I (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, The Bears and I is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Bernard McEveety, running about 89 minutes. “To find himself, he lost himself in adventurous high country!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a man adopts three black bear cubs, he faces one of the hardest decisions of his life. Set in the wilderness of British Columbia, Canada, Robert Leslie struggles to keep his bears safe and maintain relations with native Americans and park rangers.
Who’s in it. The Bears and I stars Patrick Wayne as Bob Leslie, Chief Dan George as Chief Peter A-Tas-Ka-Nay, Andrew Duggan as Commissioner Gaines and Michael Ansara as Oliver Red Fern, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Bears and I has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Bears and I page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bears and I tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bears and I (1974)?
- In US, The Bears and I is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Bears and I worth watching?
- The Bears and I holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bears and I?
- The Bears and I stars Patrick Wayne, Chief Dan George, Andrew Duggan, Michael Ansara and Robert Pine.
- When was The Bears and I released?
- The Bears and I was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.