Brigsby Bear
Seen it?2017 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Hunt for the Wilderpeople, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Brigsby Bear Adventures is a children's TV show produced for an audience of one: James. When the show abruptly ends, James's life changes forever, and he sets out to finish the story himself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$682K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 81K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dave McCary
- Kyle MooneyJames Pope
- Mark HamillTed Mitchum
- Jorge Lendeborg Jr.Spencer
- Matt WalshGreg Pope
- Michaela WatkinsLouise Pope
- Ryan SimpkinsAubrey Pope
- Greg KinnearDetective Vogel
- Alexa DemieMeredith
- Jane AdamsApril Mitchum
- Claire DanesEmily