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The Bear

U199826mHilary Audus
IMDb 7.1
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"Friendships are always magical... some are downright miraculous!"

A polar bear breaks out of his enclosure to bring a little girl's teddy bear back to her. While she cares for him, the bear takes her on a magical journey. Based on Raymond Briggs' best selling storybook, this enchanting animated tale is from the makers of The Snowman.

AnimationComedyDramaFamilyFantasyTV Movie
Based On Novel Or BookPolar BearBearTeddy BearWoman DirectorChristmas

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What is The Bear (1998) about?

A polar bear breaks out of his enclosure to bring a little girl's teddy bear back to her. While she cares for him, the bear takes her on a magical journey. Based on Raymond Briggs' best selling storybook, this enchanting animated tale is from the makers of The Snowman.

Who stars in The Bear?

The Bear stars Charlotte Church (Tilly), Peter Knapp (Star Bear), Philip Sheffield (Polar Bear). The film was directed by Hilary Audus.

How long is The Bear?

The Bear has a runtime of 26 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated U.

Is The Bear worth watching?

The Bear holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Animation, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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