Where to watch The Bear (1988)
PG97 min★ 7.1Adventure, Drama, Family
Yes — The Bear is free on Kanopy, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.
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The Bear — common questions
- Can I watch The Bear for free?
- Yes. The Bear is streaming at no cost on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is The Bear on Netflix?
- No. The Bear is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch The Bear without paying anything?
- Open The Roku Channel — no subscription and, on most of these, no account either. Everything is legal and studio-licensed; you watch ad breaks instead of paying a fee.
- How long is The Bear?
- The Bear runs 97 minutes, rated PG.
