The Bear Beneath
“California's most iconic symbol. Gone for a century.”
Synopsis
Once hunted to extinction, the California Grizzly survives only as a symbol, frozen on the state flag, waving over the land it once roamed. A century later, will California bring back its lost icon or leave it in myth?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2026
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivia Hille
- Original Title
- The Bear Beneath
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Carsey-Wolf Center
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivia Hille
Tatum Davis
Jorge Rodal Llano, Chris Jenkins
Department Leadership Roster
Olivia Hille
Director
Jorge Rodal Llano
Producer
Tatum Davis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bear Beneath
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bear Beneath about?
Once hunted to extinction, the California Grizzly survives only as a symbol, frozen on the state flag, waving over the land it once roamed. A century later, will California bring back its lost icon or leave it in myth?
Who directed The Bear Beneath?
The Bear Beneath was directed by Olivia Hille.
Who stars in The Bear Beneath?
The principal cast of The Bear Beneath includes Peter Alagona, Casey Anderson, Terry Wright.
When was The Bear Beneath released and how long is it?
The Bear Beneath was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bear Beneath?
The Bear Beneath holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).