The Bear
Seen it?1998 | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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, fantasy fans and families.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 26 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
A polar bear breaks out of his enclosure to bring a little girl's teddy bear back to her. While she cares for him, the bear takes her on a magical journey. Based on Raymond Briggs' best selling storybook, this enchanting animated tale is from the makers of The Snowman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hilary Audus
- Charlotte ChurchTilly
- Peter KnappStar Bear
- Philip SheffieldPolar Bear