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The Shepherd and the Bear

7.020251h 41mMovieDocumentary

High in the French Pyrenees, the reintroduction of wild bears in a traditional shepherding community provokes deep conflict. An aging shepherd struggles to find a successor as bears prey on his flock, and a teenage boy becomes obsessed with tracking the bear.

DirectorMax Keegan
ProducersElizabeth Woodward·Amanda McBaine

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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The Shepherd and the Bear — streaming FAQ

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The Shepherd and the Bear is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Shepherd and the Bear is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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