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10/10Chilling first-hand documentation of a very brave young man, renouncing society and trying to find meaning among ferocious creatures in the wild. Tragic yet heart-warming
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Grizzly Man(2005)
In nature, there are boundaries. One man spent the last thirteen years of his life crossing them.
7.5(985)1h 43m2005-08-12
Documentary
Grizzly Man Synopsis
Follows the story of "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in his attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.
Grizzly Man (2005) is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, released on August 12, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Timothy Treadwell, Werner Herzog, Warren Queeney and Willy Fulton. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 985 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Erik Nelson
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Zeitlinger
- Composer:
- Richard Thompson
- Production:
- Discovery Docs, Real Big Production, Lions Gate Films
- Status:
- Released
Grizzly Man (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Grizzly Man before you stream it.
Grizzly Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Timothy Treadwell
as Self (archive footage)
Werner Herzog
as Self / Narrator (voice)
Warren Queeney
as Self - Actor, Close Friend
Willy Fulton
as Self - Pilot, Former Rodeo Rider
Sam Egli
as Self - Egli Air Haul
Marnie Gaede
as Self - Ecologist
Marc Gaede
as Self - Ecologist
Larry Van Daele
as Self - Bear Biologist
Sven Haakanson
as Self - Alutiiq
Franc Fallico
as Self - Coroner
Jewel Palovak
as Self - Grizzly People
Amie Huguenard
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Werner Herzog, produced by Erik Nelson.
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Grizzly Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 985 ratings.
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Grizzly Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Grizzly Man online?
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Grizzly Man (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Grizzly Man?
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The main cast of Grizzly Man (2005) includes Timothy Treadwell, Werner Herzog, Warren Queeney, Willy Fulton and Sam Egli. The film was directed by Werner Herzog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Grizzly Man released?
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Grizzly Man was released on August 12, 2005 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Grizzly Man worth watching?
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Grizzly Man (2005) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 985 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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