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Grizzly Man

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2005 | 103 min | Documentary

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, 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 the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Follows the story of "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in his attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 DGA Award: Outstanding Directing – Documentaries. Also nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $4 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 456K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Werner Herzog

  • Timothy TreadwellSelf (archive footage)
  • Werner HerzogSelf / Narrator (voice)
  • Warren QueeneySelf - Actor, Close Friend
  • Willy FultonSelf - Pilot, Former Rodeo Rider
  • Sam EgliSelf - Egli Air Haul
  • Marnie GaedeSelf - Ecologist
  • Marc GaedeSelf - Ecologist
  • Larry Van DaeleSelf - Bear Biologist
  • Sven HaakansonSelf - Alutiiq
  • Franc FallicoSelf - Coroner