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The Bear (1988)

“He's an orphan... at the start of a journey. A journey to survive.”

7.1/10 · 536 votes 1h 37m pg AdventureDramaFamily

#27 of 68 films from 1988 #527 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud · Written by James Oliver Curwood, Gérard Brach

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Overview

An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.

Cast

Jack Wallaceas Bill
Tchéky Karyoas Tom
André Lacombeas The Dog Hunter
Douce the Bearas Youk the Bear Cub
Bart the Bearas The Kodiak Bear
Bozo the Bearas The Mama Bear (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateOctober 21, 1988
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — about the same as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, Family
Original titleL'Ours
LanguageFR
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$138,241,022 (5.5× budget)
IMDbtt0095800

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Questions

How long is The Bear?
The Bear runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is The Bear worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 536 votes, which places it #27 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 62%) and #527 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed The Bear?
The Bear was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Name of the Rose (1986), Enemy at the Gates (2001), Two Brothers (2004).
Who stars in The Bear?
Jack Wallace as Bill; Tchéky Karyo as Tom; André Lacombe as The Dog Hunter; Douce the Bear as Youk the Bear Cub; Bart the Bear as The Kodiak Bear; Bozo the Bear as The Mama Bear (uncredited).
What is The Bear rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Bear?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/58786.

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