Movie

The Bear

“Winning. That was the difference between playing football and playing for "The Bear".”

★ 7.1(4)19841h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Richard C. Sarafian
Release date: 1984-09-28
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Box office: $2,700,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Embassy Pictures

The Bear — trailer

About The Bear

The Bear is a 1984 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Richard C. Sarafian, starring Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton and Cynthia Leake. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bear in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Biopic about the great college football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant of the University of Alabama

Cast

Gary Busey

Paul W. Bryant

Harry Dean Stanton

Coach Thomas

Cynthia Leake

Mary Harmon Bryant

Jon-Erik Hexum

Pat Trammell

Cary Guffey

Grandson Marc

Steve Greenstein

Joe Namath

Michael McGrady

Gene Stallings

Brett Rice

Don Hutson

Owen Orr

Ermal Allan

D'Urville Martin

Billy

Robert Craighead

Jack Pardee

Ned Luke

Football Player

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bear in Canada?+

The Bear is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Bear on Netflix?+

The Bear is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Bear?+

The Bear has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Bear?+

The Bear stars Gary Busey, Harry Dean Stanton, Cynthia Leake, Jon-Erik Hexum and Cary Guffey.

When did The Bear come out?+

The Bear is a 1984 movie directed by Richard C. Sarafian.

What genre is The Bear?+

The Bear is Drama film.

Who directed The Bear?+

The Bear was directed by Richard C. Sarafian.