Grizzly Man
“In nature, there are boundaries. One man spent the last thirteen years of his life crossing them.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-06
Top Cast
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Timothy Treadwell
Self (archive footage)
Werner Herzog
Self / Narrator (voice)
Warren Queeney
Self - Actor, Close Friend
Willy Fulton
Self - Pilot, Former Rodeo Rider
Sam Egli
Self - Egli Air Haul
Marnie Gaede
Self - Ecologist
Marc Gaede
Self - Ecologist
Larry Van Daele
Self - Bear Biologist
Sven Haakanson
Self - Alutiiq
Franc Fallico
Self - Coroner
Jewel Palovak
Self - Grizzly People
Amie Huguenard
Self (archive footage)
Carol Dexter
Self - Timothy's Mother
Val Dexter
Self - Timothy's Father
Kathleen Parker
Self - Close Friend
Rowdy the Bear
Self (archive footage)
John Rogers
Self (archive footage) - Journalist
Olie the Bear
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Waterfront Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 12, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 9, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Original Score
- Richard Thompson
- Original Title
- Grizzly Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Discovery Docs, Real Big Production, Lions Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Richard Thompson
Peter Zeitlinger
Joe Bini
Erik Nelson, Kevin L. Beggs, Tom Ortenberg, Billy Campbell, Phil Fairclough
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thompson
Original Music Composer
Erik Nelson
Producer
Werner Herzog
Director
Joe Bini
Editor
Peter Zeitlinger
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Grizzly Man.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grizzly Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grizzly Man about?
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.
Who directed Grizzly Man?
Grizzly Man was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Grizzly Man?
The principal cast of Grizzly Man includes Timothy Treadwell, Werner Herzog, Warren Queeney, Willy Fulton, Sam Egli.
When was Grizzly Man released and how long is it?
Grizzly Man was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Grizzly Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grizzly Man was composed by Richard Thompson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grizzly Man?
Grizzly Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).