Movies About Bears Attack

Updated May 1, 2024

Dozens of directors have explored Movies About Bears Attack. Here are 10 of our favorites.

The Revenant (2015)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Alejandro G. Iñárritu, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter, Domhnall Gleeson
Rated R

The Revenant is a 2015 American semi-biographical western film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The story follows the legendary frontiersman, Hugh Glass (DiCaprio), on a quest for survival in the uncharted wilderness of the American West and his relentless pursuit of revenge against those who left him for dead after a vicious bear attack. Along the way, he encounters Native American tribes, treacherous weather, and brutal encounters with enemies. Despite incredible odds against him, Glass is determined to survive and to exact his revenge.

Grizzly Man (2005)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

From Werner Herzog, starring Timothy Treadwell, Amie Huguenard, Werner Herzog, Carol Dexter
Rated R

Grizzly Man (2005) is a documentary film directed by Werner Herzog and starring Timothy Treadwell. The film follows the life and death of Treadwell, an American adventurer who spent thirteen summers living among and studying wild grizzly bears in Alaska. Through interviews and archival footage, the film chronicles the story of Treadwell's remarkable journey and his eventual tragic death in 2003, when he and his girlfriend were mauled by a grizzly bear. The film also features interviews with family, friends, and colleagues of Treadwell, providing insight into his motivations, his beliefs, and his relationships with the bears. Herzog's distinct directorial style shines through in the film's narration and visuals, making Grizzly Man a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of a man's life and death.

The Bear (1988)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

From Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Tchéky Karyo, Bart the Bear, Youk the Bear, Jack Wallace
Rated PG

The Bear is a 1988 adventure drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud and starring Tcheky Karyo and Bart the Bear. The film tells the story of an orphaned bear cub and an adult male bear who form a bond of friendship and rely on each other to survive the dangers of the wilderness. Set in the 19th-century Canadian Rockies, the film follows the bears' journey through the wilderness and their fight to survive against all odds. With stunning cinematography and beautiful locations, The Bear is an unforgettable experience that shows the true power of friendship, courage and survival.