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7/10a movie within a movie within a movie. epic... except it's not I do want to see Aubrey Plaza in more lead roles though
Reviewed on April 15, 2021
Black Bear(2020)
6.4(301)1h 46m2020-12-04
DramaThriller
Black Bear Synopsis
At a remote lake house in the Adirondack Mountains, a couple entertains an out-of-town guest looking for inspiration in her filmmaking. The group quickly falls into a calculated game of desire, manipulation, and jealousy, unaware of how dangerously intertwined their lives will soon become.
Black Bear (2020) is a drama and thriller film directed by Lawrence Michael Levine, released on December 4, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott, Sarah Gadon and Paola Lázaro. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 301 ratings.
- Director:
- Lawrence Michael Levine
- Writers:
- Lawrence Michael Levine
- Producers:
- Julie Christeas, Jonathan Blitstein, Richard J. Bosner
- Cinematographer:
- Rob Leitzell
- Composer:
- Bryan Scary
- Production:
- Blue Creek Pictures, Oakhurst Entertainment, Tandem Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Black Bear (2020) Trailer
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Black Bear Videos & Clips
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Black Bear - Trailer
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BLACK BEAR - Official Trailer
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Black Bear | Aubrey Plaza Visit The Lakehouse for Inspiration
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LIVING ROOM Q&As: Black Bear star Aubrey Plaza hosted by Hanna Flint
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BLACK BEAR - Q&A | Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott, Sarah Gadon | Film Independent Presents
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PFF29 Q&A | BLACK BEAR
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Black Bear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aubrey Plaza
as Allison
Christopher Abbott
as Gabe
Sarah Gadon
as Blair
Paola Lázaro
as Cahya
Grantham Coleman
as Baako
Lindsay Burdge
as Maude
- Lou Gonzalez
Lou Gonzalez
as Chris
Shannon O'Neill
as Simone
Alexander Koch
as Mike
Jennifer Kim
as Nora
- Kevin Barker
Kevin Barker
as John the Gaffer
- Mary Borrello
Mary Borrello
as 1st AC
Key crew
Directed by Lawrence Michael Levine, written by Lawrence Michael Levine, produced by Julie Christeas, Jonathan Blitstein and Richard J. Bosner.
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Black Bear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 301 ratings.
r96sk
7/10Aubrey Plaza is terrific in this! <em>'Black Bear'</em> is intriguing from beginning to end. I did find the first half to be the stronger and most interesting part, though the conclusion is still fairly captivating all the same. As noted, Plaza is excellent throughout - she carries the film, no doubt. Christopher Abbott has a few moments, while it's neat to see <em>'<a…
Reviewed on March 2, 2022
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4/10I’d really like to like Black Bear. I actually was really liking it a lot, even enjoying it, right up to the halfway point, where the whole thing comes crashing down faster than Kevin Spacey’s career. Black Bear is divided into two parts; The Bear on the Road, and The Bear by the House (let’s call them BB1 and BB2); both parts end with the appearance of the titular Ursus americanus, but could very well have ended…
Reviewed on August 28, 2022
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Black Bear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Bear online?
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Black Bear (2020) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, 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 Black Bear?
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The main cast of Black Bear (2020) includes Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott, Sarah Gadon, Paola Lázaro and Grantham Coleman. The film was directed by Lawrence Michael Levine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Bear released?
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Black Bear was released on December 4, 2020 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Black Bear worth watching?
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Black Bear (2020) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 301 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black Bear?
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