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The Bear

7.119881h 37mPGMovieAdventureDramaFamily

An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.

DirectorJean-Jacques Annaud
WriterGérard Brach
ProducerClaude Berri

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Cast · Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud

TKTchéky Karyo
Tchéky Karyo
Tom
BBBart the Bear
Bart the Bear
The Kodiak Bear
DBDouce the Bear
Douce the Bear
Youk the Bear Cub
JWJack Wallace
Jack Wallace
Bill
ALAndré Lacombe
André Lacombe
The Dog Hunter
BBBozo the Bear
Bozo the Bear
The Mama Bear (uncredited)

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The Bear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bear?

The Bear is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Shout! Factory in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Bear on Netflix?

No, The Bear is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Night Flight Plus.

Is The Bear on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Bear is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Bear for free?

The Bear is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.