Polar Bear
Seen it?2022 | 84 min | Documentary, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families and the curious. If you loved Earth, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A new mother’s memories of her own youth prepare her to navigate motherhood in the increasingly challenging world that polar bears face today.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alastair Fothergill, Jeff Wilson
- Catherine KeenerNarrator (voice)