# Brother Bear (2003)

> A grieving young hunter transformed into a bear discovers empathy, friendship, and a new sense of responsibility on a Northern Lights quest.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5130

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family
- Director: Aaron Blaise, Robert Walker
- Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Suarez, Jason Raize, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, D. B. Sweeney, Joan Copeland, Michael Clarke Duncan
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328880/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, whimsical, melancholic, family movie night, children's viewing

## Synopsis

A journey of transformation and understanding unfolds as a man learns to embrace life from a new perspective.

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