Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- campy
- tense
- lurid
- late night horror marathon
- 1970s creature feature night
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded Grizzly as a poorly plotted, cheaply realized imitation of Jaws despite its energetic creature-feature premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The oversized bloodthirsty bear, sensational attacks, and energetic low-budget presentation define its appeal.
The park supervisor refuses to close the national park despite repeated bear attacks and mounting danger.
A rogue grizzly hunts hikers and campers throughout a national park.
Helicopters, campsites, hunters, and forest pursuit frame the American wilderness as a dangerous arena.
Films like Grizzly, and why
Movie Details
- Director
- William Girdler
- Release Date
- 1976-05-21
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (166)
Cast
- Christopher George
- Andrew Prine
- Richard Jaeckel
- Joan McCall
- Joe Dorsey
- Charles Kissinger
- Kermit Echols
- Tom Arcuragi
- Victoria Lynn Johnson
- Kathy Rickman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, Cineverse Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Grizzly about?
- A park ranger and his allies race to stop a gigantic bloodthirsty grizzly before reckless hunters and official denial turn a national park into a killing ground.
- What is Grizzly like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Grizzly as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Grizzly violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Grizzly as moderate.
- What did critics think of Grizzly?
- Critics broadly regarded Grizzly as a poorly plotted, cheaply realized imitation of Jaws despite its energetic creature-feature premise.
- Which films are like Grizzly?
- Films with a similar feel include Jaws, Piranha, and The Last Dinosaur.
- How long is Grizzly?
- Grizzly runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Grizzly?
- In United States, Grizzly streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
