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B.J. and the Bear

9.019781h 40mMovieActionAdventureComedy

In this pilot film, B.J. McKay, a guitar-playing independent trucker who travels with a fun-loving chimpanzee named Bear, finds himself caught up with a bunch of young women trying to flee a white slaver who happens to be the local sheriff.

DirectorBruce Bilson
ProducersGlen A. Larson·Christopher Crowe

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Cast · Directed by Bruce Bilson

GEGreg Evigan
Greg Evigan
B.J. McKay
CAClaude Akins
Claude Akins
Sheriff Lobo
MWMills Watson
Mills Watson
Perkins
PPPenny Peyser
Penny Peyser
Stilts
JHJulius Harris
Julius Harris
Colonel Whitmore
WPWoodrow Parfrey
Woodrow Parfrey
Store Proprietor
KDKristine DeBell
Kristine DeBell
Marcia
AS
Antoinette Stella
Willie
EF
Elena Frank
Julie
HTHarry Townes
Harry Townes
Doctor
DM
Dave Murich
First Deputy
DFDennis Fimple
Dennis Fimple
Second Deputy

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B.J. and the Bear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams B.J. and the Bear?

B.J. and the Bear isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is B.J. and the Bear on Netflix?

No, B.J. and the Bear is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is B.J. and the Bear on Amazon Prime Video?

No, B.J. and the Bear isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch B.J. and the Bear for free?

B.J. and the Bear isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for B.J. and the Bear?

B.J. and the Bear hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 22, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.