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The Bear Storm

19801h 36mMovieDramaThrillerTV Movie

An adaptation of Akira Yoshimura's original suspense novel starring Rentaro Mikuni. 4th year of the Taishō era. About 15 families who moved in search of agricultural land to the land of the pioneers in Hokkaido led a peaceful life. One…

DirectorYasuo Furuhata
WriterEi Ogawa

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Cast · Directed by Yasuo Furuhata

RMRentaro Mikuni
Rentaro Mikuni
KMKensaku Morita
Kensaku Morita
HSHiroko Shino
Hiroko Shino
SŌShirō Ōsaka
Shirō Ōsaka
GMGin Maeda
Gin Maeda
RIRenji Ishibashi
Renji Ishibashi
NKNenji Kobayashi
Nenji Kobayashi
NMNoboru Mitani
Noboru Mitani
RYRen Yamamoto
Ren Yamamoto
KAKazuyo Aoki
Kazuyo Aoki
STSayoko Tanimoto
Sayoko Tanimoto
TNTakashi Noguchi
Takashi Noguchi

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The Bear Storm — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bear Storm?

The Bear Storm isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Bear Storm on Netflix?

No, The Bear Storm is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Bear Storm on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Bear Storm isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Bear Storm for free?

The Bear Storm 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 The Bear Storm?

The Bear Storm hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 15, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.