
Polar Bear
2022 · Movie · PG · 84 min · ★ 7.2 · 69% critics
This nature documentary follows a new polar bear mother as memories of her own early life shape how she cares for her cubs in a harsh, changing Arctic. It presents the daily challenges of survival and parenthood in an environment under pressure.
Also known as Disneynature: Polar Bear
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Streaming on Disney+.
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Details
- Years
- 2022
- Release date
- 2022-04-22
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 69/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (64 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like heartfelt wildlife documentaries such as Penguins or Oceans, especially stories about animal families and survival; Not for you if you want fast-paced action or a heavily fact-driven approach.
Pros: touching animal story; beautiful Arctic scenery; family-friendly tone | Cons: gentle pacing; limited dramatic intensity; narrow focus
Themes
- polar bear
- arctic polar circle region
- wildlife
- wild animal
- struggle for survival
- life challenges
- nature documentary
- animal life
- animal behaviour
- arctic wildlife
Cast & crew

Catherine Keener
as Narrator (voice)
Directed by Alastair Fothergill, Jeff Wilson