# The Bear (1988)

> An orphaned bear cub finds protection and a surrogate family in the wild as hunters close in around the rugged mountain wilderness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1672

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family
- Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Cast: Tchéky Karyo, Bart the Bear, Douce the Bear, Jack Wallace, André Lacombe, Bozo the Bear
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095800/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: scenic, tense, wistful, family movie night, nature film evening

## Synopsis

An orphaned bear cub's journey through the wild teaches the power of family and survival.

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- [Brother Bear 2 (2006)](https://ember.film/movie/5131)
- [Whispers in the Woods (2025)](https://ember.film/movie/7329181)

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