Bear with Me (2000): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2000, Bear with Me is a family film directed by Paul Ziller, running about 96 minutes. “A friend in need is a bear indeed.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An orphaned bear cub is adopted by little Emily and her family. They name the cub Masha, raise her and release her back into the wild. Three years go by, and Emily is lost deep in the forest. Cold, frightened and alone in the darkness, she falls and is knocked unconscious. When she awakens, Emily is amazed to see that a brown bear has kept her warm and dry all night by cuddling her. It's Masha – and Emily is overjoyed to be reunited with the bear just when she needs a friend most. Together the two bravely set off on an adventure to find their way home. Bear With Me is a tale the whole family will find as exciting as it is heart-warming . . . and the magnificent forests of the Pacific Northwest lend this story of loyalty, friendship and adventure a magic all its own.

Who’s in it. Bear with Me stars Kaitlyn Burke as Emily Bradley, Michael Ontkean as Greg Bradley, Helen Shaver as Sara Bradley and Kimberley Warnat as Melissa Bradley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Bear with Me has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bear with Me page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bear with Me tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.