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.
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Black Bear - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
Festival / Special Debut
December 4, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 16, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 4, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Michael Levine
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Michael Levine
- Original Score
- Bryan Scary, Giulio Carmassi
- Original Title
- Black Bear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Blue Creek Pictures, Oakhurst Entertainment, Tandem Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Michael Levine
Lawrence Michael Levine
Bryan Scary, Giulio Carmassi
Rob Leitzell
Matthew L. Weiss
Aubrey Plaza, Jonathan Blitstein, Julie Christeas, Lawrence Michael Levine, Richard J. Bosner
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Michael Levine
Writer
Lawrence Michael Levine
Director
Aubrey Plaza
Producer
Jonathan Blitstein
Producer
Julie Christeas
Producer
Lawrence Michael Levine
Producer
Richard J. Bosner
Producer
Sophia Takal
Producer
Tracy Dishman
Production Design
Matthew L. Weiss
Editor
Allison Pearce
Costume Design
Marina Grasic
Producer
Jai Khanna
Producer
Rob Leitzell
Director of Photography
Chazz Menendez
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Bear
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What is Black Bear about?
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.
Who directed Black Bear?
Black Bear was directed by Lawrence Michael Levine.
Who stars in Black Bear?
The principal cast of Black Bear includes Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott, Sarah Gadon, Paola Lázaro, Grantham Coleman.
When was Black Bear released and how long is it?
Black Bear was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Bear was composed by Bryan Scary, Giulio Carmassi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Bear?
Black Bear holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).