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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

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Cast · Directed by John Kent Harrison

MFMichael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender
Harry Colebourn
GBGil Bellows
Gil Bellows
Colonel Barrett
SFStephen Fry
Stephen Fry
Protheroe
DSDavid Suchet
David Suchet
General Hallholland
AAAaron Ashmore
Aaron Ashmore
Corporal Randy Taylor
TATed Atherton
Ted Atherton
Captain Elliot
RGRobert Gauvin
Robert Gauvin
Sgt. Major Picard
MSMiriam Smith
Miriam Smith
Timmy's Mother
ECEmma Campbell
Emma Campbell
Mrs. McGuiness
RGRebecca Gibson
Rebecca Gibson
Nurse
JY
Jonathon Young
Macray
AM
Arne MacPherson
Wallace

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A Bear Named Winnie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Bear Named Winnie?

A Bear Named Winnie is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Bear Named Winnie on Netflix?

No, A Bear Named Winnie is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and UP Faith & Family.

Is A Bear Named Winnie on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch A Bear Named Winnie for free?

A Bear Named Winnie is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

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).