The Bear (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2011, The Bear is a comedy film directed by Dan Chișu, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. At the Bucharest Circus, the new young manager is trying to solve the major financial issues of the company by selling its only bear (old and about to die soon) to German hunters. But the artists do not want to sacrifice their favorite animal so the manager decides to steal the bear and run to the mountains to meet the Germans. A crazy road movie starts following the bear.
Who’s in it. The Bear stars Șerban Pavlu as Panduru, Claudiu Bleonţ as Marcelino, Gabriel Spahiu as Cicanica and Mihai Constantin as Celibataru', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Bear has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bear page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bear tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bear (2011)?
- In GB, The Bear is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bear worth watching?
- The Bear holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bear?
- The Bear stars Șerban Pavlu, Claudiu Bleonţ, Gabriel Spahiu, Mihai Constantin and Magda Catone.
- When was The Bear released?
- The Bear was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.