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Brother Bear

Play trailer 2:01 Poster for Brother Bear G 2003 1h 25m Kids & Family Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Kenai is a young Indian brave with a particular distaste for bears. When his brother Sitka is killed by one, Kenai in turn kills the bear, only to be magically transformed into one himself. To make matters worse, his other brother Denahi vows to kill the bear Kenai has become. Kenai's only hope is a magical mountain where he believes he can be changed back to a human, and he enlists a real bear cub, Koda, to get him there.
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Brother Bear is gentle and pleasant if unremarkable Disney fare, with so-so animation and generic plotting.

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Sheila Norman-Culp Associated Press 01/23/2019
Disney hides the morality tale behind a rip-roaring soundtrack, goofy moose sidekicks and enough bear slapstick to delight any child. Go to Full Review
Neil Norman London Evening Standard 01/11/2018
While the animation itself (from the same team as Mulan) is charming and at times beautiful, the script is banal and uninspired. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/22/2010
2/5
Lackluster story only for kindergarteners. Go to Full Review
Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn 01/21/2023
While the film can definitely be annoying in its comedy and have some misses such as the soundtrack, the emotional core of the film is still wildly strong with a moving and mature conversation that is honestly one of Disney's best. Go to Full Review
Sergio Benítez Espinof 04/29/2020
A succession of sequences already seen many times before that turn the film into a predictable trance. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Mark Steyn The Spectator 02/03/2018
Rough rule of thumb: the more an animated movie drones on about the Great Spirit, the less likely it is to have any great spirit. Go to Full Review
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Giovanna P @RT06186695 7h Such a heartfelt movie. I watched this as a 16 year old and made me cry because there is a huge meaning. One of the best parts of the movie is its message about seeing the world through someone else’s perspective. The movie teaches that people should try to understand others before judging them. At the beginning of the story, Kenai believes that bears are dangerous and evil, so he kills one out of anger. However, after being transformed into a bear himself, he experiences what it is like to be treated unfairly and hunted. This helps him develop empathy and understand that everyone has their own perspective. The film also explores the consequences of revenge. Kenai’s actions are driven by anger after the loss of his brother, but he learns that revenge only causes more pain for everyone involved. Through his journey with Koda, he realizes the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and taking responsibility for his mistakes. I really recommend this movie to watch. 10/10 for me and family. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 5d Brother Bear is a very cute and underrated Disney film that deserves more recognition. While it may not be remembered alongside Disney’s biggest classics, it still delivers a heartfelt story filled with emotion, character growth, and beautiful animation. It is one of those films that feels forgotten over time, not because it lacks quality, but because it never received the same attention or lasting impact as other Disney features. The story follows Kenai as he goes through a journey of self-discovery after being transformed into a bear. His relationship with Koda becomes the heart of the film, showing themes of family, forgiveness, and learning to understand others. The character development is one of the film’s strongest elements, even though some of that potential feels underused. The animation is absolutely beautiful, capturing the wilderness with incredible detail and creating a visually stunning world. See more Lilli J @RT53167519 Jun 29 I love this movie just as much now as I did as a kid. Such a feel-good, inspiring movie! See more Nunya B @RT29514830 Jun 15 What a load of crap. Brown bears singing, "Everyone's welcome." You do know that male brown bears EAT cubs. Right?? Nature is NOT a socialist utopia. It's garbage like this that leads to stupid people trying to take selfies with wildlife... and getting mauled. See more Mitchell S @Mitchstur Jun 13 This is one of Disney's underrated masterpieces! It's really well researched and animated, poignant, and has a killer Phil Colins soundtrack! See more Matteo Q @Matteo59 Apr 26 Questo film è molto sottovalutato See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Kenai is a young Indian brave with a particular distaste for bears. When his brother Sitka is killed by one, Kenai in turn kills the bear, only to be magically transformed into one himself. To make matters worse, his other brother Denahi vows to kill the bear Kenai has become. Kenai's only hope is a magical mountain where he believes he can be changed back to a human, and he enlists a real bear cub, Koda, to get him there.
Director
Aaron Blaise, Robert Walker
Producer
Igor Khait
Screenwriter
Tab Murphy
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 1, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$85.3M
Runtime
1h 25m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)