The Bear(1998)
Friendships are always magical... some are downright miraculous!
The Bear Synopsis
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.
The Bear (1998) is a animation, comedy, drama, family, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Hilary Audus, released on December 25, 1998 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Charlotte Church, Peter Knapp and Philip Sheffield. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Hilary Audus
- Writers:
- Hilary Audus, Raymond Briggs, Joanna Harrison
- Producers:
- John Coates
- Production:
- TVC London, Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
The Bear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlotte Church
as Tilly
- Peter Knapp
Peter Knapp
as Star Bear
- Philip Sheffield
Philip Sheffield
as Polar Bear
Key crew
Directed by Hilary Audus, written by Hilary Audus, Raymond Briggs and Joanna Harrison, produced by John Coates.
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The Bear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Bear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bear online?
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Who stars in The Bear?
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The main cast of The Bear (1998) includes Charlotte Church, Peter Knapp and Philip Sheffield. The film was directed by Hilary Audus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bear released?
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The Bear was released on December 25, 1998 and runs for 26m.
Is The Bear worth watching?
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The Bear (1998) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.