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The Bear

PGUnited States rating19881h 37mAdventure, Drama, Family
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PG US
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This drama follows the journey of a young bear cub who finds an unlikely companion in an adult bear after his mother is lost. Together, the two bears navigate the rugged wilderness of the Canadian mountains while trying to stay safe from human hunters. It is a story about the bond between two animals surviving in the wild.

Spoiler-free summary written by AI from the plot and dialogue.

What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Strong
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes of nature and slow movement through the wilderness with a steady narrative flow. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA rockslide causes the cub's mother to be crushed.
  • Approx.SomeA bear is grazed by a hunter's bullet and flees.
  • Approx.ScaryA pack of aggressive dogs chases the bears up a cliff.
  • Approx.ScaryThe cub is captured and tethered to a tree by hunters.
  • Approx.ScaryA cougar corners the cub near a stream.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think the older bear decided to help the younger cub?
  2. 2How did the characters feel about the choice to let the bear go free?
  3. 3What did the movie teach us about the bond between animals in the wild?

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