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The Mother and the Bear

20261h 40mMovieComedyDrama

When her daughter falls into a temporary coma after an accident at her home in Winnipeg, Sara, an overbearing Korean mother travels from Seoul to Canada and vows to keep her daughter safe forever by catfishing a husband for her online.

DirectorJohnny Ma
WriterJohnny Ma
ProducersNiv Fichman·Adrian Love

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Mother and the Bear isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Johnny Ma

KHKim Ho-jung
Kim Ho-jung
Sara
LWLee Won-jae
Lee Won-jae
Sam
JKJonathan Kim
Jonathan Kim
Min
APAmara Pedroso
Amara Pedroso
Amaya
KBKalyn Bomback
Kalyn Bomback
Nurse
SHSusan Hanson
Susan Hanson
Minji
SKSamantha Kendrick
Samantha Kendrick
Dr. Jennie
LPLeere Park
Leere Park
DR
Debra Ross
Doctor

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The Mother and the Bear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Mother and the Bear?

The Mother and the Bear isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Mother and the Bear on Netflix?

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

Is The Mother and the Bear on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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

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