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A Bear Named Winnie

6.620041h 30mMovieDramaFamilyTV Movie

Based on the true story of a Canadian soldier, enroute to World War I from Winnipeg, who adopts an orphaned bear cub at White River Ontario. It is namned Winnie (for Winnipeg) and eventually ends up at the London Zoo where it became the inspiration for A.A.Milne's Winnie The Pooh stories.

DirectorJohn Kent Harrison

WritersSimon Vaughan·John Goldsmith

ProducersKim Todd·Simon Vaughan

Where to watch

Not available in Canada

Streaming in 10 other countries

A Bear Named Winnie isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Argentina, Australia, Chile, Colombia and 6 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Kent Harrison

Corporal Randy Taylor

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A Bear Named Winnie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Bear Named Winnie?

A Bear Named Winnie isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Argentina, Australia and Chile and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is A Bear Named Winnie on Netflix?

No, A Bear Named Winnie is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is A Bear Named Winnie on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Bear Named Winnie isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A Bear Named Winnie for free?

A Bear Named Winnie isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is A Bear Named Winnie based on a true story?

Yes — A Bear Named Winnie is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).