The Bear
L'Ours
“He's an orphan... at the start of a journey. A journey to survive.”
Synopsis
An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
1988 The Bear Official Trailer 1 TriStar Pictures
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 9, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$138.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.53x
+$113.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Brach
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- L'Ours
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $138.2M
- Production Studios
- Renn Productions, Price, Pathé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Gérard Brach, James Oliver Curwood
Philippe Sarde
Philippe Rousselot
Noëlle Boisson
Claude Berri
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Director
Gérard Brach
Screenplay
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Claude Berri
Producer
Noëlle Boisson
Editor
Françoise Disle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bear about?
An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.
Who directed The Bear?
The Bear was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Who stars in The Bear?
The principal cast of The Bear includes Tchéky Karyo, Bart the Bear, Douce the Bear, Jack Wallace, André Lacombe.
When was The Bear released and how long is it?
The Bear was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Bear?
The Bear had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $138.2M at the worldwide box office (5.53 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bear was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is The Bear based on a book or true story?
The Bear is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Oliver Curwood".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bear?
The Bear holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).