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Jack the Bear

6.319931h 39mPG-13MovieDramaComedy

Story of the relationships between two sons and their father, who moves the family to California and becomes a tv horror show host after the death of his wife.

DirectorMarshall Herskovitz
WriterSteven Zaillian
ProducersBruce Gilbert·Ron Yerxa

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Cast · Directed by Marshall Herskovitz

DDDanny DeVito
Danny DeVito
John Leary
GSGary Sinise
Gary Sinise
Norman Strick
JLJulia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Peggy Etinger
RWReese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
Karen Morris
RJRobert J. Steinmiller Jr.
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
Jack Leary
MHMiko Hughes
Miko Hughes
Dylan Leary
ALArt LaFleur
Art LaFleur
Mr. Festinger
SGStefan Gierasch
Stefan Gierasch
Father-in-Law
EYErica Yohn
Erica Yohn
Mother-in-Law
AMAndrea Marcovicci
Andrea Marcovicci
Elizabeth Leary
BRBert Remsen
Bert Remsen
Mitchell
CYCarl Gabriel Yorke
Carl Gabriel Yorke
Gordon Layton

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Jack the Bear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Jack the Bear?

Jack the Bear isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Jack the Bear on Netflix?

No, Jack the Bear is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is Jack the Bear on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Jack the Bear isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Jack the Bear for free?

Jack the Bear isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Jack the Bear?

Jack the Bear hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 21, 1993. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.