Two Lovers and a Bear
Seen it?2016 | 96 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Set in a small town near the North Pole where roads lead to nowhere, the story follows Roman and Lucy, two burning souls who come together to make a leap for life and inner peace.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 2 DGA Awards: Directors Guild of Canada: Best Sound, Directors Guild of Canada: Best Editing. Also nominated for 9 more DGA Awards and 1 WGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$8 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Nguyen
- Dane DeHaanRoman
- Tatiana MaslanyLucy
- Gordon PinsentBear (voice)
- John RalstonLucy's Father
- Joel GagneAmerican Hunter
- Jeffrey R. SmithTaxi Client
- Johnny IssalukCharlie
- Phoenix WilsonSix year old kid
- Joseph NakogeePeter (store cashier)
- Yvonne E. DavidsonEmma