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The Father and the Bear

20161h 25mMovie

A retired character actor with diagnosed dementia, longs to perform at his beloved summer theater one last time.

DirectorJohn Putch
WriterJohn Putch

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Cast · Directed by John Putch

WL
Wil Love
Byron Temple
DDDavid DeLuise
David DeLuise
Bill
DTDendrie Taylor
Dendrie Taylor
Diane
CF
Charity Farrell
Lefty
RF
Ray Ficca
JimmyRoy
AFAlicia Fusting
Alicia Fusting
Sara
CB
Catherine Blaine
Catherine
CS
Carl Schurr
Harve
EG
Ed Gotwalt
Ralph
KHKevin M. Horton
Kevin M. Horton
Storch
KY
Katrina Yaukey
Bonnie
DPDan Poole
Dan Poole
Thomas

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The Father and the Bear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Father and the Bear?

The Father and the Bear isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Father and the Bear on Netflix?

No, The Father and the Bear is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Father and the Bear on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Father and the Bear for free?

The Father and 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 The Father and the Bear?

The Father and 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 August 19, 2016. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.